66--LEONARDO Ground Reaction Force Plate

The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Natick Contracting Division, is seeking to procure a LEONARDO Ground Reaction Force Plate through a sole source negotiation with ORTHOMETRIX, INC., located in Naples, Florida. This acquisition is justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2)(I)(A), indicating that only one responsible source can fulfill the agency's specific requirements. The contract entails the purchase of the LEONARDO Ground Reaction Force Plate, which includes the necessary software and a one-year warranty covering all parts and labor. This equipment is a direct replacement for a previously used system required by the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) to conduct various testing procedures. ORTHOMETRIX, INC. is uniquely qualified as the sole distributor of this product within the United States. The announcement was posted on February 28, 2012, with a deadline for inquiries set for March 6, 2012. Responsible parties interested in clarification or submitting questions were directed to communicate via email to the designated contracting officer. The contract's solicitation number is W81NLC-2053-0001, and it falls under the Department of Defense with the place of performance and office located in Natick, Massachusetts. This sole source procurement ensures continuity and compatibility for critical testing operations conducted by USARIEM.