W065--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Karl Storz Equipment Lease - Base + 2 Option Periods - VA Maine HCS (Togus)
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24127Q0003
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 1
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
VA Maine Healthcare System (Togus) issued a Notice of Intent to sole source a 36-month lease of Karl Storz endoscopy systems to L1 Enterprises Incorporated (SDVOSB) with responses due by October 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. The requirement covers endoscopy video systems, insufflators, wireless video components, monitors, carts, rigid and flexible scopes (including NIR/ICG imaging), OEM installation and configuration, training, and full-service maintenance supporting General Surgery, Urology, Gynecology, ENT/Airway, and Arthroscopy at the Togus facility in Augusta, Maine. Performance runs from November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2029, comprising a base year and two optional one-year renewal periods on a firm-fixed-price, commercial items contract under FAR Part 12. L1 Enterprises is the exclusive authorized SDVOSB reseller designated by Karl Storz Endoscopy America, Inc., and OEM authorization is documented in the acquisition record. VA Maine HCS requires OEM-authorized lease, installation, and full-service maintenance to ensure clinical compatibility, sterilization continuity, and patient safety; no other vendor is authorized to furnish the complete lease plus OEM service scope. Interested parties must submit capability statements providing evidence of current OEM authorization from Karl Storz, detailed equipment equivalency and clinical compatibility descriptions, past performance on comparable endoscopy leases, and confirmation of NAICS 339112 business size status with active SAM registration. Anticipated award is on or about November 1, 2026. This notice is not a formal solicitation; no RFQ or RFP is available, and the Government will not reimburse response costs.
Notice text
1. Description of RequirementÂ
VA Maine HCS (Togus) intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for a NEW 36-month lease of Karl Storz endoscopy video systems, insufflators, wireless video components, monitors, carts, rigid and flexible scopes (including NIR/ICG imaging), OEM installation/configuration, training, and full-service maintenance. This lease supports continuity of surgical and diagnostic operations across General Surgery, Urology, Gynecology, ENT/Airway, and Arthroscopy.Â
2. Period of PerformanceÂ
Base Year: 11/01/2026 10/31/2027Â
Option Year 1: 11/01/2027 10/31/2028Â
Option Year 2: 11/01/2028 10/31/2029Â
Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price; Commercial Items (FAR Part 12)Â
3. Intended SourceÂ
L1 Enterprises Incorporated (SDVOSB) is the exclusive authorized SDVOSB reseller designated by Karl Storz Endoscopy America, Inc. to provide and service the required endoscopy systems and scopes for VA Maine HCS (Togus). OEM authorization is documented in the acquisition record.Â
4. Justification (Summary)Â
VA Maine HCS requires OEM-authorized lease, installation/configuration, and full service/maintenance of Karl Storz systems to ensure clinical compatibility, sterilization/processing continuity, and patient safety. The OEM has identified L1 Enterprises (SDVOSB) as the exclusive authorized reseller for this solution at Togus; no other vendor is authorized to furnish the complete lease plus OEM service scope. A written sole-source justification has been prepared and will be made publicly available after award per FAR posting requirements.Â
5. Anticipated Award DateÂ
On or about November 1, 2026.Â
6. Response Instructions (This is NOT a solicitation)Â
Evidence of current OEM authorization from Karl Storz Endoscopy America, Inc. for lease and full-service support of the listed systems/scopes at VA Maine HCS (Togus).Â
Detailed description of equipment equivalency and clinical compatibility addressing the complete PWS.Â
Past performance for comparable endoscopy system leases and maintenance (VA/DoD/hospital systems).Â
NAICS 339112 business size and active SAM registration (UEI). Â
Submission: Email PDF to Dewan Britton, Contract Specialist dewan.britton@va.govÂ
Subject Line: "Capability Statement NOI Sole Source Karl Storz Lease (Togus)".Â
7. DisclaimersÂ
This Special Notice does not constitute a solicitation; no RFQ/RFP is available.Â
The Government will not reimburse costs incurred for responses.Â
The Government reserves the right to cancel this notice.Â
Information received will be used solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement.Â
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment A - Equipment List - 9.29.2026.pdf | ||
| PWS - Togus Storz Lease 9.29.2026.pdf | ||
| 36C24127Q0003.docx | DOCX document |
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