Notice of Intent to Sole Source TM Flow System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract for a TM Flow System non-invasive vascular and autonomic health diagnostic platform. This Special Notice is issued to identify any other responsible sources. Responses are due June 16, 2026.
Opportunity Details
USUHS plans to award the contract to HealthWright Technologies, Inc. for their TM Flow/Flow 7 system. This system is required for non-invasive vascular and autonomic health diagnostics at their facility in Bethesda, MD.
Sole Source Justification
HealthWright Technologies, Inc. is identified as the only authorized vendor capable of meeting USU's specific requirements. Their TM Flow equipment is unique in its ability to provide:
- Measurement of Ankle Brachial Indices and Volume Plethysmography for Peripheral Artery Disease screening.
- SweatC measurement for sudomotor function (Galvanic Skin response).
- Mathematical Analysis of Photoplethysmography for autonomic nervous system assessment (Heart Rate Variability Analysis) and Endothelial function assessment.
Additionally, HealthWright is noted as the only authorized TM Flow vendor with an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration, making them eligible for federal awards.
Potential for Competition & Submission
In accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), USUHS is issuing this Notice of Intent to allow other responsible sources to submit a bid, proposal, or quotation. Interested parties must provide clear and convincing evidence that:
- Competition would be advantageous to the Government.
- Competition would not be cost or time prohibitive.
- The interested offeror can meet the stated needs.
Information received will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Contract Vehicle: Firm-Fixed-Price commercial contract (intended)
- Intended Awardee: HealthWright Technologies, Inc.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: June 1, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD
Contact Information
For submissions or inquiries, contact Christopher White at christopher.white@usuhs.edu.