Newborn Manikins

This is a notice of intent to negotiate a sole-source contract pursuant to the authority of FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i), only one responsible source, which applies when the supplies/services required by the agency are only available from one responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Government intends to negotiate a contract with Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc, for Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune , who has a requirement for birth canal consumables for NOELLE light skin tone adult birthing simulator, Newborn Tory, medium skin tone, advantage 40 week neonatal simulator, Gaumard Cares Gold 3 year plan, and virtual monitor software license accessory for Newborn Tory. Responses to this notice must be provided within one (1) calendar day from the date of this notice. Vendors who believe they can meet this requirement are required to submit in writing an affirmative response demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the requirement. All written responses must include a written narrative statement of capability, including detailed technical information demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement. The response must be sufficient to permit agency analysis to establish a bona fide capability to meet the requirement. Failure to submit such documentation will result in the Government proceeding as previously stated. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Affirmative written responses must be received no later than 1:00 P.M. eastern time, September 28, 2016. Submit responses via e-mail to Melissa Carpenter, Contract Specialist, at contact@example.gov.