CAREN SYSTEM UPGRADE

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center has a requirement for upgraded equipment components for the Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN) system to support existing clinical treatments. The government intends to procure this contract on a sole source basis from Motek Medical. The preliminary market research indicates that, as the manufacturer of the system, only Motek Medical can provide the specific products and service required because only this company possesses the proprietary software and firmware, replacement parts, troubleshooting equipment/capabilities, factory trained certified technicians, and proprietary tools and processes required to repair/maintain the equipment. Motek Medical specifically designed this system in 2010 in support of the Department of Research and Rehabilitation. The CAREN system enhances the functional rehabilitative capabilities of patients receiving care in the Department of Rehabilitation. The system is unique and requires certified technicians and licensing to perform required maintenance. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations and a solicitation will not be issued. Prospective offerors are advised that because there are no other known sources, the agency has authorized the procurement of these services under other than full and open competition under FAR 6.3. However, interested responsible sources may submit a capability statement for the agency's consideration in determining whether a competitive procurement should be conducted in the future for this service. A copy of the Justification and Approval will be posted no later than 14 days after award.