6515--Zeiss Pentero 800 S Microscope INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

The C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center, operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) under Veterans Integrated Service Network 8, has issued a Special Notice (Solicitation 36C24826Q0152) for the sole source procurement of one Zeiss Pentero 800 S Spine Comfort Package Microscope and associated accessories. This civilian federal procurement was posted on December 3, 2025, and represents an intent to award to a single vendor based on the specialized technical requirements and end-of-life status of the facility's current microscope equipment. The solicitation falls under NAICS Code 339114 (Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing) and PSC Code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). The contracting office is located in Bay Pines, Florida, with Michael A. Shook serving as the Point of Contact for inquiries.

The procurement is driven by the critical need to replace outdated microscopy equipment that has reached end-of-life status and is experiencing component malfunctions that pose potential safety risks during surgical procedures in the Spine and Urology departments. The Zeiss Pentero 800 S microscope offers substantial technical improvements, including 60% greater magnification, 50% higher resolution, submillimeter resolution capabilities, fluorescence functionality, hybrid visualization options, and ergonomic enhancements designed to reduce surgeon fatigue and improve surgical efficiency. Contractors interested in responding to this sole source procurement must submit their proposals by December 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. While this is a name brand or equal procurement, the specialized medical application and technical specifications effectively limit eligibility to vendors capable of providing equipment meeting the advanced surgical microscopy requirements outlined in the solicitation. No specific set-aside provisions have been applied to this opportunity, meaning all qualified contractors meeting the technical specifications are welcome to submit responses.