Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Advanced Mechanical Technology, Inc. (AMTI)
Overview
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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 Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a fixed-price purchase order on a sole source basis to Advanced Mechanical Technology, Inc. (AMTI) for a replacement instrumented treadmill at the Rehabilitation Medicine Department of the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, not a request for quotation, and a solicitation will not be issued. Interested parties may identify their capabilities in response to this notice.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for a replacement instrumented treadmill. The treadmill is required for the Rehabilitation Medicine Department at the NIH Clinical Center to support patient safety and data quality in motion capture research.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Sole Source)
- Awardee: Advanced Mechanical Technology, Inc. (AMTI), located at 176 Waltham St, Watertown, MA 02472
- Justification: AMTI was selected because it can meet the specific size requirements necessary for patient safety and data quality, and its product is less expensive compared to other vendors. The acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), which allows for sole sourcing when only one source is reasonably available.
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source action)
- Response Due: June 16, 2026, 12 PM EST
- Published: June 9, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
- Product Service Code: 6515 – Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
- NAICS Code: 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
Evaluation
The Government's determination not to compete this requirement is solely at its discretion. Responses from interested parties identifying their capabilities will be considered, but do not guarantee a competitive solicitation.
Additional Notes
This is a notice of intent only. No solicitation document will be issued, and quotations will not be requested. Comments or statements of interest should reference the posting number and be submitted via email to Kristin Nagashima.