On-Site Karl Storz Endoscopic Specialist Services for the James A. Lovell FHCC in North Chicago, IL
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C25225Q0413
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 12
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- North Chicago, Illinois 60064, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source contract to procure On-Site Karl Storz Endoscopic Specialist Services at the James A. Lovell Federal Healthcare Center in North Chicago, Illinois. The VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to negotiate directly with Karl Storz Endoscopy-America Inc. for these specialized medical equipment services. The contract will be structured as a firm fixed price agreement with one base year and four option years, utilizing NAICS Code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. This procurement is being conducted under 41 U.S.C. 1901 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with Karl Storz identified as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and sole authorized service provider. The agency has determined that Karl Storz is the only responsible source capable of meeting their specific requirements.
Contractors interested in challenging the sole source determination must submit a detailed capability statement by email to Jessica Hansen (jessica.hansen@va.gov) by 04/21/2025 at 10:00 AM Central Time. The submission must include six key elements of proof: OEM authorization, OEM-trained technical personnel, ability to obtain OEM parts, billable hour utilization, on-site service compliance, and customer references. While the VA will evaluate any responses received, the agency retains sole discretion to proceed with the sole source negotiation with Karl Storz Endoscopy-America Inc. If no responsive submissions are received, the contracting officer will move forward with direct negotiations. This opportunity is not a competitive solicitation, and no solicitation documents are available. Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted, and interested firms must provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating their capability to meet the VA's specific and unique service requirements.
Notice text
Under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 1901 the VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY-AMERICA INC. The contract is for On-Site Endoscopic Specialist Services at the James A. Lovell FHCC in North Chicago, IL. This service contract requires OEM authorization and training, Karl Storz is the OEM and the sole authorized provider.
This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 Simplified Acquisition Procedures as implemented in FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This will be a firm fixed price contract for one (1) base year plus four (4) option years. The NAICS Code is 811210.
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation documents are available and telephone requests will not be honored. However, if a firm believes it can meet the requirements it must furnish information about its products and services, as well as references from other customers who are using these products and services to the Contract Specialist by 10:00 AM (CST) 04/21/2025. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements and shall include the following:
- Proof vendor is OEM authorized
- Proof technical personnel are OEM trained
- Proof vendor can obtain OEM parts
- Proof vendor can utilize billable hours, if using
- Proof vendor can comply with on-site requirements
- References from other customers who are receiving similar services
Responses received will be evaluated however; a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Contracting Officer will proceed with the sole source negotiation with KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY-AMERICA INC.
Capability statements shall be submitted by email only as a MS Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Jessica Hansen at jessica.hansen@va.gov. TELEPHONIC INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25225Q0413.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| J065--Karl Storz On-Site Endoscopic Specialist | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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