6515--Intent For Single Source Award / Larynx Advanced Retractor System 2. 0

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed contract to ProAlliance Corp for the Larynx Advanced Retractor System 2.0 manufactured by Fentex. This procurement is designated for the Dental Clinic at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Florida, and falls under NAICS Code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with PSC Code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). The anticipated award is justified under FAR 13.106.1(b), which permits sole-source contracting when only one source can supply the required supplies or services at the necessary quality level due to their unique or highly specialized nature. A Sole Source Justification has been prepared to support this procurement approach. The contract is classified as firm fixed-price and applies to small businesses with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

The purpose of this notice is to inform the contracting community of the Government's intent to proceed with a non-competitive award while providing an opportunity for responsible sources to submit evidence that competition would be beneficial or that alternative contractors can fulfill the requirement. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement via email to Quentin.Ford@va.gov by 4:30 PM Eastern Time on March 6, 2026, with no telephone inquiries or email clarifications accepted. The contract's base performance period is scheduled from March 11, 2026 to March 16, 2026. Eligible contractors seeking to challenge this sole-source determination must provide clear and convincing evidence demonstrating competitive advantages or submit proof that they can fulfill the service contract for the specified items at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital. This is not a request for quotation, and no solicitation package will be provided; the Government retains sole discretion over whether to proceed with competitive procurement based on submitted responses.