6515--Boston Scientific Exalt Model D Duodenoscope Image Controller

The Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Acquisition Center issued a Special Notice on March 27, 2026, for the procurement of EXALT Model D Duodenoscope Image Controllers manufactured by Boston Scientific. This is a pre-solicitation notice of a proposed non-competitive contract action under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901). The VA intends to award a sole-source contract to Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions (VHSS), the only authorized distributor of these proprietary medical devices. The EXALT Model D Image Controller is the required item, identified by Boston Scientific part number M00542430. This procurement falls under NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies).

The purpose of this acquisition is to procure replacement or additional EXALT Model D Image Controllers that are technically required to operate Government-owned EXALT Model D duodenoscopes already in VA service. The response deadline for capability statements is April 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with submissions directed to contracting officer Anthony Zibolski. Although this is a non-competitive award, all responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements for agency consideration, and there are no specific qualification requirements for participation. The sole-source justification is based on the proprietary nature of the equipment; the controllers and scopes utilize closed hardware interfaces, firmware, and image processing protocols that are not licensed for third-party production, and no alternative controllers or third-party processors are interoperable with the existing Government system. The acquisition is subject to World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements provisions.