Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for Virtual PT Pilot Program

Notice Reference Number: HT0011-25-NOCA-0101

1. Synopsis

This synopsis is in accordance with FAR Part 5, is a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to Sword Health, Inc. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available, and email requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

2. Background

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) has a need to deliver convenient, clinically effective physical therapy services to active duty servicemembers and their families, anytime, and anywhere. DHA intends to pilot and validate the efficacy of virtual physical therapy delivered through its enterprise telehealth platform, delivered fully remotely at the convenience of the patient.

The anticipated Period of Performance is for one (1), 12-month base period and will be awarded as a Firm Fixed-Price contract.

3. Description

The contractor shall deliver musculoskeletal and pelvic floor physical therapy pilot program for beneficiaries using advanced, sensor-free technology, artificial intelligence-enabled biomechanic feedback, digital and virtual patient engagement, and clinical oversight by licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy. The virtual PT platform must be able to be delivered via DHA’s telehealth platform, Amwell, at the time of award.

4. NAICS Code

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 621999, All Other Misc Ambulatory Health Care Services with the size standard of $20,500,000.00. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is Q999.

5. Submission Instructions: Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within 15 calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.

The point of contact is the Contracting Officer, Ms. Linda M. Walker at linda.m.walker38@health.mil and the Contract Specialist, Ms. Destiny Wood at destiny.r.wood2.civ@health.mil.

Please reference this Notice of Intent number, HT0011-25-NOCA-0101 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.

Note: No Solicitation or Marketing Materials shall be submitted. Any response submitted for this synopsis constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by military personnel, Government civilians, and associated support Contractors who are regulated. No information will be disclosed outside DHA. DHA will not provide feedback to any information submitted. Submissions to this Synopsis is deemed to be DHA property which shall not be returned to sender. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.