Q301--Intent to Sole Source
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Corporal Micheal J. Crescenza Philadelphia VA Medical Center, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, intends to award a sole source contract to Empatica, Inc. for Empatica Parkinsons Monitors. This notice serves as an intent to award, not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties must submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to fulfill the requirement. Responses are due by June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Empatica Parkinsons Monitors. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1, citing "only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." A brand name justification will be posted with the solicitation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price contract using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source).
- Response Due: June 8, 2026, 4:30 PM Eastern Time.
- Published: June 3, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a solicitation for offers. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that the prospective offeror can meet the requirements and that competition would be advantageous to the Government. The decision not to compete this procurement is solely at the Government's discretion.
- Submission: Capability statement to the Contract Specialist.
- Eligibility: Contractors must be actively registered in SAM (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/).
Additional Details
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- Contracting Office: 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)