--Finometer Pro Model-1 non invasive hemodynamic monitor

The U.S. Army Natick Contracting Division, acting on behalf of the United States Army Soldier Systems Center in Natick, Massachusetts, plans to negotiate and award a sole source purchase order to Finapres Medical Systems B.V., based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and involves the acquisition of two Finometer Pro Model-1 non-invasive hemodynamic monitors, which measure finger arterial pressure, along with necessary accessories. The action specifies that no solicitation document is available and that this is not a request for proposal, emphasizing a reduced response time of five days. The contract, identified by solicitation number USA-SNOTE-060811-002 and posted on August 11, 2006, does not include set-aside details or NAICS codes. The contracting office is located in Natick, Massachusetts, under the Department of Defense. Key elements include the sole source justification, the specialized nature of the Finometer Pro devices, and the expedited procurement timeline, underscoring the urgency and specificity of the requirement to support the Army Soldier Systems Center's needs.