6515--Notice of Intent to Sole Source for GEM Synovis Instrument Sets.

This Special Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 announces the intent to award a sole source procurement to Synovis Micro Companies Alliance, INC. for GEM Synovis Microsurgery Instrument Sets. The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center has determined that it requires these specialized instruments to increase par levels for its ENT Service. The notice cites that only one responsible source exists to manufacture these specific medical instruments and that no other supplies will satisfy the agency's requirements. The solicitation number is 36C25626Q0409, and the contracting office is located in Houston, Texas. This sole source procurement is justified under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1, which permit the government to contract with a single source when competition is not available.

The primary objective of this procurement is to expand the medical center's inventory of GEM Synovis precision microsurgical instruments, which include scissors, needle holders, forceps, dilators, clamps, and microtrays, with quantities ranging from 1 to 5 units per item type. Interested contractors have until February 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations, including any authorization letters, via email to Contract Specialist Eugene Jackson at Eugene.Jackson2@va.gov. If no affirmative written response is received within 3 business days of publication, the contract will be issued to Synovis Micro Companies Alliance, INC. without further notice, indicating that all responsible sources are invited to respond but the government intends to proceed with the named vendor unless other qualified sources demonstrate capability. The procurement falls under Product Service Code 6515 (Medical Instruments and Supplies) and NAICS Code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing).