The Defense Health Agency (DHA) Healthcare Contracting Division - West, in support of Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC), Hawaii intends to make a sole source award to Cascade DAFO, Inc. for the purchase of Cascade Dynamic Ankle-Foot Orthoses (DAFO) for the Department of Orthotic and Prosthetic Services at TAMC. Cascade DAFO, Inc. is the sole provider and distributor of the Cascade DAFO for patients with severe orthopedic, neurological and/or sensory related impairments. Therefore, these supplies are the only ones that can meet the Government's need. The authority permitting this award without providing full and open competition is cited in RFO FAR 12.102(a) For purchases valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold, only one source reasonably available.

This announcement fulfills the synopsis requirements under FAR 5.201 and 5.203. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. All questions and responses concerning this notice shall be emailed to wendi.t.young-asao.civ@health.mil.

Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to supply the required products. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response.