Intent to Sole Source - Arjo Flojac Units NOI-OLAO-CC-26-004214
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AI-generated · Apr 09, 2026A sole-source negotiation is planned with ARJO, Inc. to obtain the Arjo Flo Jack patient lift device. This equipment is used by nursing staff to safely lift a patient from the floor to a bed, stretcher, or exam table after a fall; it inflates to raise the patient gradually, reducing risk of injury to caregivers, and it supports up to 500 lb, a common capability in hospital settings.
This sole-source action is justified under 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, meaning no other source can satisfy the requirements. This is not a request for proposals. However, other capable sources may submit a capability statement for consideration, and the government will determine whether to pursue competition based on responses.
This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for proposal. The National Institute of Health, Clinical Center (NIH-CC) intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competition basis with the following vendor: ARJO, Inc. Acquisition Description: Arjo Flo Jack is a medical lift device used by nursing staff to safely lift a patient after a fall from the floor to the level of a bed, stretcher, or exam table. Inflates to lift a patient gradually off the floor Reduces risk of injury to caregivers Supports 500 lb. capacity Is commonly used in hospitals The statutory authority for this sole source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supply of service will satisfy agency requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. All responsible sources that could provide the required may submit a capability statement that will be considered by email (subject line to reference NOI-OLAO-CC-26-004214) by 12:00 PM eastern standard time on 04/18/2026 to: valerie.gregorio@nih.gov. All responses received by the closing date of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
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