Notice of Intent to Issue a Sole-Source Contract for Application of Somatosensory Evoked Potential to Diagnosis of Mild TBI: A Translational Approach

The Food and Drug Administration intends to award on a sole source basis a contract to Henry Jackson Foundation (HJF), at 6720A Rockledge Drive #100, Bethesda, MD 20817. The contract is to obtain services to conduct research on human test subjects who have sustained Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) as a result of Armed Services. The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. is a global organization dedicated to advancing military medical research by administering, managing, and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. HJF unique relationship with the Uniform Services University of the Health Sciences, and is the only provider capable of paying salary, equipment and experimental costs on behalf of the USUHS laboratory in which these studies will take place. The authority for this sole source is FAR 6-302-1- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 541380. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. However, firms that believe they can provide the research services must submit written notification of interest and capability to the Contracting Specialist on June 17, 2015, by 4:30 p.m. eastern time. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Send inquires electronically to Linda Troutman at [email protected].