69--Biofeedback Tool to Teach Self-Regulation/Coherence Techniques to Support Mental Health Resilience in Sailors

FISC Norfolk Contracting Department, Philadelphia Office intends to acquire a biofeedback tool to teach self-regulation/coherence techniques that support mental health resilience in Sailors deploying in support of detainee operations. The resultant contractor shall provide approximately 1,000 Sailors with a personal coherence training device within one year from date of contract award. Additionally, the resultant contractor shall provide the requisite personnel to conduct a total of four (4) training sessions on use and implementation of the personal coherence training device within one year from the date of contract award. The training will be conducted within the Continental United States at locations where detainee operations training is conducted. The required supply item and associated training services will be procured on a sole source basis with HeartMath LLC, 14700 W. Park Ave, Boulder Creek, CA. The resultant contract type will be Firm Fixed Price. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within five days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Based upon market research, the Government is using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its Request for Quotation for the described supplies or services. The applicable NAICS code and size standard are 812199 and $7 Million respectively.