Dynamic Ankle-Foot Orthoses
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) Healthcare Contracting Division - West, supporting 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). This notice fulfills synopsis requirements under FAR 5.201 and 5.203. Responses are due by June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Cascade Dynamic Ankle-Foot Orthoses (DAFO) for the Department of Orthotic and Prosthetic Services at TAMC. Cascade DAFO, Inc. is identified as the sole provider and distributor of these specific orthoses, which are necessary for patients with severe orthopedic, neurological, and/or sensory-related impairments. The Government states these are the only supplies that can meet their need.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (Sources Sought)
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, 8:00 PM HST
- Published: June 3, 2026
- Place of Performance: Tripler Army Medical Center, HI 96859, United States
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive quotes. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is in the Government's best interest. The authority for this sole source award is cited under FAR 12.102(a) for purchases at or below the simplified acquisition threshold, where only one source is reasonably available.
Additional Notes
This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for information provided. Respondents should ensure their submissions are complete and detailed enough to demonstrate qualifications to supply the required products. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included. All questions and responses must be emailed to Wendi Young-Asao at wendi.t.young-asao.civ@health.mil.