Captus thyroid uptake probe

The Department of Veterans Affairs Cleveland Medical Center has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of a Captus Thyroid Uptake Probe. This notice indicates the VA's intention to negotiate exclusively with Mirion, located in Florham Park, New Jersey, for this specialized medical diagnostic device. The procurement is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 800 employees. The device features advanced radiation measurement capabilities including a 1024-channel Multi-Channel Analyzer, integrated hardware components, and DICOM compatibility. The procurement falls under the Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 and is being managed through the Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC Network Contracting Office.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors of the VA's sole source procurement intent while providing an opportunity for other qualified vendors to demonstrate their capabilities before a final procurement decision is made. Interested parties must submit capability information by Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, including an authorized distributor letter, product brochure, salient characteristics, and specification sheet. All submissions and inquiries must be directed to Rachelle Hamer at rachelle.hamer@va.gov with the specific subject line "RFQ 36C25025Q0665| Captus Thyroid Uptake Probe." The VA has conducted extensive market research and concluded that the Captus thyroid probe's unique multi-function capabilities, advanced spectrum analysis, and medical-grade construction requirements cannot be met by alternative vendors without significant modifications. Based on the responses received, the VA will determine whether to proceed with the sole source procurement or conduct a competitive acquisition process.