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This is a Sole Source Justification under Simplified Procedures for a federal contract opportunity issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Networks 23 (VISN 23), Midwest Healthcare Network.

The contracting activity seeks to award a five-year single award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for Karl Storz OR1 Video Integration System Support Services. The contract period runs from November 4, 2026, through November 3, 2031, across five one-year ordering periods. Required services include original equipment manufacturer (OEM) maintenance, replacement parts, software and firmware updates, and technical support for Karl Storz OR1 systems supporting NEO IP, AIR 4K systems, Boom Room configurations, AIDA recorders, StreamConnect servers, displays, converters, and integrated OR components. The contractor must provide OEM parts and labor with warranty and liability retained by Karl Storz, along with technical phone support and first-line service per Karl Storz policies. The estimated total cost is redacted in the document.

Competition is restricted based on the statutory authority that only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements (41 U.S.C. § 1901). The justification demonstrates that VISN 23's surgical integration systems rely exclusively on proprietary Karl Storz architecture, with unique technical and functional characteristics unavailable from other manufacturers. Multiple sites across VISN 23 currently operate Karl Storz OR1 systems with an eight-year equipment life expectancy. Only Karl Storz and its authorized partner L1 Enterprises (NAICS 811210) can legally provide OEM parts, firmware, updates, and technical expertise. Market research confirmed no verified SDVOSB/VOSB sources and no alternative providers capable of delivering required services. The contracting officer certifies the anticipated pricing will be fair and reasonable, and the requirement represents a bona fide need of the Department of Veterans Affairs.