6515--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - HDNasolaryngoscope - FARGO
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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.
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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 Fargo VA Health Care System, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of two PENTAX HDNasolaryngoscopes. This action is justified under FAR 12.302(a) due to the unique and specialized nature of the required supplies. Interested parties capable of meeting the requirement must submit their capabilities by May 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two (2) PENTAX Medical VNL11-J10 Slim HD Nasolaryngoscopes to enhance speech procedures for patients with voice and swallowing disorders. These scopes must be flexible, capable of transoral or transnasal insertion, and acquire images using solid-state image sensors. Compatibility with the Pentax EPK-i5010 light source/camera is essential to ensure guaranteed image quality. Key salient characteristics include a 0-degree view, 80-degree field of view, 3-50 mm depth of view, 130-degree tip angulation (up/down), and specific dimensions for distal end and insertion tube width. A minimum one-year manufacturer warranty is required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Priced Purchase Order (one-time supply contract).
- Sole Source Justification: FAR 12.302(a), 41 USC §1901, and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), citing only one source capable of meeting needs.
- NAICS Code: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing.
- Size Standard: 1000 employees.
- Product/Service Code: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.
- Period of Performance: 60 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Delivery: FOB Destination to Fargo VA Health Care System, 2101 Elm Street N., Fargo, ND 58102.
Response Information
This is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation will be made available. Responses will only be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. If no responses are received, the government will proceed with the sole source acquisition.
- Submission Deadline: May 7, 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time.
- Submission Method: Email to Dennis Salmonsen at dennis.salmonsen@va.gov.
- Required Information:
- Statement of Capability demonstrating ability to meet requirements.
- GSA or other Schedule Information (including Contract Number).
- System for Awards Management (SAM) UEI#.
- Business Size and Socio-Economic Status for NAICS code 339112.
- The government will not pay for information submitted.
Additional Notes
All line items are considered Brand Name (PENTAX Medical VNL11-J10) or an Equal substitute for market research purposes. A Draft Statement of Work (SOW) is attached to the original notice for detailed salient characteristics.