6515--PR# 629-26-3-096-0209, Laparoscopic & Endosurgical Equipment Lease (VA-26-00049789)
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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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, has issued an Intent to Sole Source Notice for the lease of Laparoscopic & Endosurgical Equipment for the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care Service (SLVHCS). This requirement is for a comprehensive endoscopic solution, specifically Karl Storz equipment, due to its proprietary nature and compatibility with existing systems. The VA intends to award a firm-fixed-price lease contract to an authorized Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) distributor of Karl Storz equipment. Capabilities statements are due by March 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the lease of endoscopic video systems and associated components to support multiple surgical specialties including Urology, Otolaryngology (ENT), General Surgery, Gynecology, and Orthopedics. The equipment must be fully compatible and interchangeable with existing Karl Storz endoscopic video systems currently installed at SLVHCS. Only Karl Storz components are compatible with the existing infrastructure without requiring full system replacement, retraining, and potential disruption to patient care.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Lease
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026
- NAICS Code: 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) (Only One Responsible Source)
- Location: Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care Service, 2400 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70119
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This is an Intent to Sole Source to an authorized Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Interested parties must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for quotations. Interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement via email to kimberly.anderson6@va.gov by March 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST. The subject line must include "36C25626Q0553, Notice of Intent Laparoscopic & Endosurgical Lease." Capabilities statements must provide clear and unambiguous evidence of the party's ability to provide the required services. Posting on SAM.gov does not constitute adequate evidence of capability. If no viable responses are received by April 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST, NCO 16 intends to negotiate solely with L1 Enterprises. The government's determination to compete this requirement is solely at its discretion based on responses received.
Key Dates & Contact
- Capabilities Statement Due: March 23, 2026, 3:00 PM CST
- Final Decision Date (if no viable responses): April 10, 2026, 3:00 PM CST
- Point of Contact: Kimberly Anderson (KIMBERLY.ANDERSON6@VA.GOV)