NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – STRYKER SALES, LLC.

This is a notice of intent, not a request for a quotation. A solicitation document will not be issued and quotations will not be requested.

This procurement is for 1 new LUCAS 3, v3.1 Chest Compression System with professional improvement projects and the NIH Risk Management standards including the NIH Safety Infection Prevention and Policy Control for use of equipment and supplies. It ensures compliance with NIH workplace by supporting high-quality, uninterrupted chest compressions during cardiac arrest events. The device enhances patient safety, improves resuscitation efficiency, reduces staff fatigue during prolonged CPR, and strengthens emergency preparedness within the clinical setting.

This acquisition is being conducted using policies unique to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 –Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstance of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. Contracts awarded using FAR Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6-Competition Requirements.

Comments to this announcement, referencing this posting number, may be submitted to the NIH, Clinical Center, Office of Purchasing and Contracts, prior to the closing date specified in this announcement, to the attention of Ryssa Nix, Contract Specialist via email to Ryssa.nix@nih.gov by close date.

Notice Type: Notice of Intent

NAICS Code: 339112

PSC Code: 6515

Posted Date: 07/24/2026

Close Date: 07/31/2026 12pm EST

End User IC: Clinical Center

POC Name: Ryssa Nix

Email Address: Ryssa.nix@nih.gov