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This is a Special Notice announcing the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to sole source a 36-month lease of Karl Storz endoscopy equipment to L1 Enterprises Incorporated, an SDVOSB reseller. The requirement covers endoscopy video systems, insufflators, wireless video components, monitors, carts, rigid and flexible scopes with NIR/ICG imaging capability, OEM installation and configuration, training, and full-service maintenance to support surgical and diagnostic operations in General Surgery, Urology, Gynecology, ENT/Airway, and Arthroscopy at VA Maine HCS (Togus) in Augusta, Maine. The contract is a firm-fixed-price commercial item procurement under FAR Part 12 with a base performance period from November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027, followed by two optional one-year renewal periods through October 31, 2029.
Interested parties must submit capability statements by October 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time to Contract Specialist Dewan Britton (Dewan.Britton@va.gov) providing evidence of current OEM authorization from Karl Storz EndoscopyAmerica, Inc., detailed equipment equivalency and clinical compatibility descriptions, past performance on comparable endoscopy leases, and confirmation of NAICS 339112 business size status with active SAM registration. The Government anticipates award on or about November 1, 2026. This notice is not a formal solicitation; no RFQ or RFP is available, and the Government will not reimburse response costs.
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| Attachment A - Equipment List - 9.29.2026.pdf | ||
| PWS - Togus Storz Lease 9.29.2026.pdf |
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Special Notice Special Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Karl Storz Equipment Lease - Base + 2 Option Periods - VA Maine HCS (Togus) |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 04330 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C24127Q0003 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 10-13-2026 1PM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| W065 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 334510 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1) Contracting Officer (90C) 1 VA Center Augusta ME 04330
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist Dewan Britton Dewan.Britton@va.gov 910-343-5300
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| AGENCY’S URL |
| https://www.va.gov/ |
| URL DESCRIPTION |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
| AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS |
| Dewan.Britton@va.gov |
| EMAIL DESCRIPTION |
| Point of Contact |
DESCRIPTION
1. Description of Requirement VA Maine HCS (Togus) intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for a NEW 36-month lease of Karl Storz endoscopy video systems, insufflators, wireless video components, monitors, carts, rigid and flexible scopes (including NIR/ICG imaging), OEM installation/configuration, training, and full-service maintenance. This lease supports continuity of surgical and diagnostic operations across General Surgery, Urology, Gynecology, ENT/Airway, and Arthroscopy.
2. Period of Performance
· Base Year: 11/01/2026 – 10/31/2027
· Option Year 1: 11/01/2027 – 10/31/2028
· Option Year 2: 11/01/2028 – 10/31/2029
· Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price; Commercial Items (FAR Part 12)
3. Intended Source L1 Enterprises Incorporated (SDVOSB) is the exclusive authorized SDVOSB reseller designated by Karl Storz Endoscopy‑America, Inc. to provide and service the required endoscopy systems and scopes for VA Maine HCS (Togus). OEM authorization is documented in the acquisition record.
4. Justification (Summary) VA Maine HCS requires OEM-authorized lease, installation/configuration, and full service/maintenance of Karl Storz systems to ensure clinical compatibility, sterilization/processing continuity, and patient safety. The OEM has identified L1 Enterprises (SDVOSB) as the exclusive authorized reseller for this solution at Togus; no other vendor is authorized to furnish the complete lease plus OEM service scope. A written sole-source justification has been prepared and will be made publicly available after award per FAR posting requirements.
5. Anticipated Award Date On or about November 1, 2026.
6. Response Instructions (This is NOT a solicitation)
1. Evidence of current OEM authorization from Karl Storz Endoscopy‑America, Inc. for lease and full-service support of the listed systems/scopes at VA Maine HCS (Togus).
2. Detailed description of equipment equivalency and clinical compatibility addressing the complete PWS.
3. Past performance for comparable endoscopy system leases and maintenance (VA/DoD/hospital systems).
4. NAICS 339112 business size and active SAM registration (UEI).
Submission: Email PDF to Dewan Britton, Contract Specialist — dewan.britton@va.gov Subject Line: "Capability Statement — NOI Sole Source — Karl Storz Lease (Togus)".
7. Disclaimers
· This Special Notice does not constitute a solicitation; no RFQ/RFP is available.
· The Government will not reimburse costs incurred for responses.
· The Government reserves the right to cancel this notice.
· Information received will be used solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
See attached document: PWS - Togus Storz Lease 9.29.2026.
See attached document: Attachment A - Equipment List - 9.29.2026.
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