Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement.docx
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- 36C25026Q1002
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This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract for medical equipment to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VISN 10) Contracting Activity. The Dayton VA Medical Center's Surgical Section requires a Laryngeal Strobe and associated configuration, training, and support services. The sole source vendor is Pentax of America (dba Pentax Medical), a large business located in Montvale, New Jersey. The strobe equipment is critical for surgical department clinical workflows and will be used in conjunction with existing Pentax probes for various surgical procedures. The Government asserts that only Pentax can legally provide and service this equipment, and that replacement with alternative manufacturers would necessitate workflow redesign, staff retraining, and potential patient care interruption. The associated NAICS code is 339112.
The contract will be awarded under Simplified Acquisition Procedures pursuant to FAR Part 12.102(a) as a firm fixed price contract with no options. No responses will be accepted after 12:00 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, October 10, 2026. This is a Special Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source; it is not a Request for Proposal, and no responses to this notice will be considered.
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Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement
The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Healthcare System, VISN 10 Contracting Activity intends to negotiate a sole source contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR Part RFO FAR 12.102(a), Only One Responsible Source for the following items listed below. The associated NAICS code for these products is 339112. The vendor, Pentax of America (dba Pentax Medical), is a large business, located at 3 Paragon Drive, Montvale, New Jersey 07645.
Description of equipment requirements:
The Dayton VA Medical Center, Surgical Section requires a Laryngeal Strobe. The strobe will be used in unison with existing Pentax probes for various surgical procedures.
The required supplies/services include:
| • | Laryngeal Strobe |
| • | Configuration, Training, and Support |
This equipment is critical for the Surgical department’s daily clinical workflow and treatment standards. No other manufacturer can legally provide or service Pentax Laryngeal Strobes. Additionally, surgical staff require that this item is vital for clinical operations and replacing it with an alternative would require workflow redesign, staff retraining, and could interrupt patient care.
A firm fixed price contract with no options is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source.
This is not a Request for Proposal; this is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source requirement. No responses will be accepted after NOON, Thursday 10, 2026, ET.
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