6515--1.0mm and 1.9mm EndoInspect Fiberscopes - Notice of Intent to Sole Source
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the VISN 10, Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for 1.0mm and 1.9mm EndoInspect Fiberscopes. The VA intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to AIT Products, LLC d.b.a. Advanced Inspection Technologies, LLC, as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government are due by April 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Purpose
The VA intends to negotiate a sole source contract with AIT Products, LLC for specialized medical equipment. This action is justified under FAR Part 12 and GSAR 538.7104-3(a)(1)(ii), citing that only one source is capable of providing the required unique and highly specialized supplies at the necessary quality level.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide the following commercial equipment:
- 3 units of 1.0mm X 190cm Endoinspect Videoscope, featuring IP68 rating (continuous immersion in water 1 meter deep), high-level disinfectant compatibility, low-temperature sterilizability, detachable probe for easy cleaning, and automatic, motion-activated scope LED on/off.
- 3 units of 1.9mm X 190cm Endoinspect Videoscope, with identical specifications as the 1.0mm units.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Option Years: None anticipated
- Intended Awardee: AIT Products, LLC d.b.a. Advanced Inspection Technologies, LLC (OEM)
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,000 Employees
- PSC: 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies)
Submission & Response
This notice is not a solicitation or request for offers, and no solicitation package is available. Interested parties must submit clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses will be reviewed to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
- Response Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST.
Point of Contact
- Name: Joseph Cogswell, Contract Specialist
- Email: joseph.cogswell@va.gov
- Phone: 371-988-1545