6515--Equipment Laser Etcher System - NIHCS
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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), VA Healthcare System, Network Contracting Office 10, has issued a Special Notice / Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract for an Equipment Laser Etcher System (CensiMark Laser Unit Bundle and Training & Configuration). The intended awardee is Censis Technologies, Inc. This procurement is under Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
Purpose & Scope
The VA intends to acquire a CensiMark Laser Unit Bundle (Part # CT0206) and associated Training & Configuration (Part # CT0205). The government believes that only Censis Technologies, Inc. possesses the required capabilities, as the CensiMark Laser Etcher is the only etcher verified by the manufacturer (Censi Technologies, Inc.) to be compatible with the current NIHCS Censitrac tracking system. This unique compatibility limits availability to a single source.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Duration: No option years anticipated.
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source Intent)
- Intended Vendor: Censis Technologies, Inc.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6515 - Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
Submission & Response
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or offers, and no solicitation package is available. Any interested party must submit clear and convincing evidence demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Deadlines & Contact
- Response Due: April 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- Submission Email: laura.poma@va.gov and kellie.konopinski@va.gov
- Primary Contact: Laura Poma, Contracting Specialist (laura.poma@va.gov)