Intent to Sole Source - ERBE electrosurgical system
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 National Institute of Health, Clinical Center (NIH-CC) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the acquisition of an ERBE electrosurgical system. The NIH-CC intends to negotiate with PROAIM AMERICAS, LLC for this system, which is crucial for gastroenterology surgery. This is not a request for proposal; however, responsible sources capable of providing the required system may submit a capability statement for consideration.
Scope of Requirement
The Department of Perioperative Medicine requires an ERBE electrosurgical system to cut, coagulate, and ablate tissue with high precision using a high-frequency electrical current. Specifically, the system will be used for gastroenterology surgery to minimize tissue damage. The requested ERBE system utilizes argon plasma coagulation, a non-contact method for stopping bleeding and destroying superficial tissue while reducing the risk of perforation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source)
- Intended Vendor: PROAIM AMERICAS, LLC
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source)
- Capability Statement Due: June 12, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Published: May 29, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD
Submission & Evaluation
All responsible sources that believe they can provide the required ERBE electrosurgical system may submit a capability statement via email to valerie.gregorio@nih.gov. The subject line must reference "NOI-CC-OLAO-26-006072". All responses received by the closing date will be considered by the Government. A determination not to compete this requirement, based on responses, is solely at the Government's discretion.