Intent to Sole Source - Arjo Flojac Units
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 National Institute of Health, Clinical Center (NIH-CC) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to ARJO, Inc. for Arjo Flo Jack medical lift units. This is not a Request for Proposal. Interested parties who believe they can provide the required medical lift devices may submit a capability statement by April 18, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for Arjo Flo Jack medical lift devices, which are used by nursing staff to safely lift patients from the floor to a bed, stretcher, or exam table. Key features include:
- Inflates to gradually lift patients.
- Reduces risk of injury to caregivers.
- Supports a 500 lb. capacity.
- Commonly used in hospitals.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source intent)
- Response Due: April 18, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published: April 8, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD
Authority & Action
The statutory authority for this sole source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source. All responsible sources that could provide the required items may submit a capability statement via email to valerie.gregorio@nih.gov. The subject line of the email must reference NOI-OLAO-CC-26-004214.
Additional Notes
All responses received by the closing date will be considered. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.