36C26326Q0721.docx
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This is a Sources Sought Notice (Pre-Solicitation) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 23 for the procurement of Zebra barcode scanners to support Censitrac Sterile Processing's Instrument Tracking Systems. The solicitation number is 36C26326Q0721, with a response deadline of July 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time. The contracting office is located in Omaha, Nebraska (ZIP 68102), and the point of contact is Contract Specialist Michael Wicht at michael.wicht@va.gov or 402-996-3630.
The government intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Censis Technologies, Inc. (4031 Aspen Grove Drive, Suite 350, Franklin, Tennessee 37067) under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, as market research and a sole source letter from Zebra Technologies confirm that only Censis Technologies can provide the required Zebra scanner models compatible with Censitrac software. The specific equipment required includes the Zebra DS3678-DP2F403VTNA wireless scanner, STB3678-C141E8NA cradle, and DS3608-DP20373VTNA wired scanner. Installation will occur at VISN 23 locations in the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The NAICS code is 339112 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing), and the PSC is 6515 (Medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies). However, interested vendors may submit capability statements and Buy American Certificates to michael.wicht@va.gov to demonstrate their ability to serve as an authorized reseller, authorized dealer, or third-party provider, which may prompt the government to conduct a competitive procurement instead.
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SUBJECT*
Barcode Scanner Supply VISN
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 68102 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C26326Q0721 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 07-14-2026 11:00 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
SET-ASIDE
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6515 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 339112 |
| PLACE OF PERFORMANCE |
| VISN 23 locations |
Minneapolis VA Health Care System
One Veterans Drive
Minneapolis MN
| POSTAL CODE |
| 55417 |
| COUNTRY |
| USA |
CONTACT INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS |
NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23
111 SOUTH 18TH PLAZA, SUITE C125
Omaha NE 68102
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist Michael Wicht michael.wicht@va.gov 402 996-3630
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
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Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice
DESCRIPTION
| *=Required Field |
| Presolicitation Notice |
Presolicitation Notice
This is a Notice of Sources Sought published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice is for a proposed award of a sole source firm fixed price contract to the following contractor in support of the purchase of Zebra Bar-code Scanners for our Censitrac Sterile Processing's Instrument Tracking Systems. The location of the installation will be at our listed VISN 23 locations.
Censis Technologies, Inc.
4031 Aspen Grove Drive STE 350 Franklin, Tennessee 37067
This is done under authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1: Only one source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
This is not a request for competitive quotes.
Market research revealed that only Censis Technologies can provide the Zebra scanners that are compatible with Censitrac. A sole source letter from the original equipment manufacturer, Zebra Technologies, states that “Censis Technologies is the sole vendor for the Zebra DS3678-DP2F403VTNA Wireless scanner, STB3678-C141E8NA cradle, and DS3608-DP20373VTNA wired scanner. These scanner models are the only Zebra rugged handheld DPM devices certified by Censis for use with Censitrac software.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this service is 339112 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (PSC) is 6515: Medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement, including documentation from the proprietary rights holder Zebra Technologies that such contractor could provide this service as an authorized reseller, authorized dealer or third party.
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement and completed Buy American Certificate which shall be considered by the agency by e-mailing such statement and supporting documentation to Michael Wicht, Contracting Specialist, at michael.wicht@va.gov. No phone calls please. Please indicate “Response to Zebra Bar-code Scanners” in subject line of e-mail.
Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government under authorities cited above.
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