CensiTrac Zebra 2D Barcode Scanners
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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), Network Contracting Office 15, has issued an Intent to Sole Source Notice for CensiTrac Zebra 2D Barcode Scanners and associated services. The VA intends to award a contract to Censis Technologies, Inc. due to the proprietary nature and unique compatibility of their equipment with existing VA systems. Interested parties must submit capabilities statements by June 22, 2026, at 3:30 PM CT.
Purpose & Scope
This Special Notice announces the VA's intent to award a sole source contract for CensiTrac Zebra 2D Barcode Scanner equipment, including installation, configuration, and warranty, for the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.103-1, citing only one responsible source. The scanners are essential for Reusable Medical Equipment tracking and compliance, as they are the only ones compatible with the existing CensiTrac software used by the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) at the facility.
Key Requirements
The requirement includes:
- Six (6) wired CensiTrac Zebra 2D Barcode Scanners (Product Code CT0222)
- Six (6) wireless CensiTrac Zebra 2D Barcode Scanners (Product Code CT0223)
- Installation and configuration services
- Product warranty
These scanners are proprietary to Zebra, certified for Censis Technologies, Inc. software, and uniquely capable of reading all three required product identifiers (chemical barcode, QR code, and 2D barcode).
Contract Details
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) – FAR 6.103-1 (Only one responsible source)
- NAICS Code: 334118 (Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Place of Performance: John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, MO.
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for quotations. Interested parties who believe they can provide the required equipment and services must submit a capabilities statement demonstrating their ability.
- Response Due: June 22, 2026, at 3:30 PM Central Time.
- Submission Method: Email to Amanda Williams (amanda.williams16@va.gov), referencing "Special Notice - 36C25526Q0448" in the subject line.
- Evaluation: The Government will determine if any responses provide clear and unambiguous evidence of capability. If no viable responses are received, the VA will proceed with negotiations solely with Censis Technologies, Inc. No solicitation for competitive quotes will be issued, and phone calls will not be accepted.
Set-Aside
This is an Intent to Sole Source award; it is not a competitive procurement and has no set-aside designation.