Notice of Intent to Sole Source

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

Medical Readiness Contracting Office, West, intends to issue a sole source contract to Nihon-Kohden America, LLC for sleep equipment and software in support of Eisenhower Army Medical Center (EAMC), Fort Eisenhower, Georgia.

The proposed contract will be awarded on a sole source Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) action

to:

Nihon Kohden America, LLC

15353 Barranca Pkwy

Irvine, CA 92618

This sole source requirement is issued under the statutory authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand

name, or industrial mobilization.

This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.

The notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This sole source synopsis is for informational purposes only.

NOTE: INTERESTED VENDORS, PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE BEFORE 8

SEPTEMBER 2025 06:00 AM CENTRAL TIME.

Please reference the following below as points of contact:

Kacie Burris, Contract Specialist

Kacie.r.burris.civ@health.mil

Christopher A. Gregory, Contracting Officer

Christopher.a.gregory11.civ@health.mil