Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award to Proaim Americas, LLC
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 Defense Health Agency (DHA), on behalf of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), has issued a Special Notice of its intent to award a sole-source firm fixed-price contract to Proaim Americas, LLC. This contract is for the service and maintenance of specific surgical microscopes. The government has determined that Proaim Americas, LLC is the only responsible source capable of meeting this requirement.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers the service and maintenance of:
- Two Kinevo surgical microscopes
- Five Pentero surgical microscopes
- Two Lumera surgical microscopes
- One Tivato surgical microscope
The services will support the Main Operating Room at WRNMMC in Bethesda, MD.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Service Agreement (Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Proaim Americas, LLC
- Estimated Value: Approximately $762,946.22
- Authority: FAR Part 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements."
- NAICS: 811210 "Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance" (Small Business Size Standard: $34,000,000)
- Product Service Code: J065 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies
Response Information
This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals or quotations. However, interested parties who believe they can provide the requested service may submit their capabilities for consideration.
- Submission Deadline: Wednesday, May 28, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST
- Submission Email: salvador.j.peralta.ctr@health.mil
- Purpose of Response: Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is in the Government's best interest.
Additional Notes
The Government has conducted market research, including Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) and GSA Advantage, and concluded that only Proaim Americas, LLC can provide the required service and maintenance. Phone calls will not be accepted regarding this notice.