Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Biodex Balance System Sd, Model Bi950440
Deadline: 22 Jun 2026
Posting Date: 18 Jun 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 143512951
Document Ref. No.: 36C26126Q0783
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) intends to award a sole
source, firm fixed price contract to OUT-FIT, A CALIFORNIA CORP for a Computerized Balance Assessment and Training System. The procurement is on behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, on behalf of VA Northern California Health Care System.
The Biodex Balance System SD was selected by VANCHCS as this product meets the Salient Characteristics for maximum size (Dimensions 30 W × 44 D × 74 H (76 cm × 112 cm × 188 cm), given the location available for set-up and use of the equipment.
Sources Sought Notice 36C26126Q0783 was issued to Contract Opportunities (SAM.gov) as a Brand Name or Equal, Full and Open, on 06/03/2026, with a response due date of 06/08/2026. One response was received Offering an alternative product, the Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS) and BITS Balance device.
According to VANCHCS, the Bioness Integrated Therapy System is not an equal product. Per the subject matter experts, These are essentially two different systems with little overlap. The Biodex Balance System SD is primarily designed for objective static and dynamic balance assessment and fall risk screening, with integrated safety rails/handles and validated testing protocols that provide standardized, measurable balance outcomes. Its compact footprint also makes it suitable for smaller clinic spaces like Chico. In contrast, the Bioness BITS is primarily a touchscreen based cognitive, visual motor, and engagement system, with optional motion sensor balance activities, but does not provide physical safety supports or true force plate balance assessments. The Biodex is the safer, clinically appropriate choice for balance assessment and training, while BITS is centered on cognitive and visual motor therapy.
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Notice ID: 36c26126q0783
Department/Ind. Agency: veterans affairs, department of
Sub-tier: veterans affairs, department of
Office: 261-network contract office 21 (36c261)
Product Service Code: 6515 - medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies
NAICS Code: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: aug 21, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
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