SLEEP STUDIES CLE
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center (CLE VAMC), has issued a Special Notice as a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Sleep Studies utilizing WatchPAT devices and services. The VA intends to solicit and negotiate with Itamar Medical, Inc. under the authority of RFO 8, "Limited sources justification and approval." Other interested parties must identify their interest and capability by February 11, 2026, at 5 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for enterprise home sleep apnea testing (HSAT) operations. Key requirements include:
- Provision of WatchPAT devices and associated services.
- Full integration with the existing WatchPAT server platform, ensuring clinical and technical compatibility with current VA infrastructure.
- A turnkey testing solution encompassing direct-to-patient shipping, return logistics, and mailing of probes and consumable components.
- Real-time patient troubleshooting and help desk support for device placement, activation, Bluetooth connection, and technical issue resolution.
Contract Details
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Contractor: Itamar Medical, Inc.
- Period of Performance: Base year plus four option years.
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees).
- Place of Performance: Cleveland, OH.
Submission & Response
This is a brand name only, sole source intent. Other interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement must submit specific information by Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 5 PM EST. Submissions must be sent via email to Rachelle Hamer at rachelle.hamer@va.gov with the subject line "RFQ 36C25026Q0154| Sleep Studies Cle". Required information includes:
- Point of Contact (POC) details.
- Business name, address, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Business size and socio-economic category.
- Relevant contract numbers.
- A capability statement demonstrating the ability to meet the requirements.
- Delivery days ARO (After Receipt of Order).
- Country of origin for products.
- OEM/distributor status.
No solicitation is available at this time. The government reserves the right to determine if competition will be opened based on responses received.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Rachelle Hamer (rachelle.hamer@va.gov, 216-447-8300).