SPECIAL NOTICE
W -- Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Karl Storz Equipment Lease - Base + 2 Option Periods - VA Maine HCS (Togus)
- Notice Date
- 9/29/2026 11:30:20 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 334510
— Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241) TOGUS ME 04330 USA
- ZIP Code
- 04330
- Solicitation Number
- 36C24127Q0003
- Response Due
- 10/13/2026 10:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 11/12/2026
- Point of Contact
- Dewan Britton, Contract Specialist, Phone: 910-343-5300
- E-Mail Address
-
Dewan.Britton@va.gov
(Dewan.Britton@va.gov)
- Description
- 1. Description of Requirement� 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.� 2. Period of Performance� Base Year: 11/01/2026 10/31/2027� Option� Year 1: 11/01/2027 10/31/2028� Option� Year 2: 11/01/2028 10/31/2029� Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price; Commercial Items (FAR Part 12)� 3. Intended Source� 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.� 4. Justification (Summary)� 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.� 5. Anticipated Award Date� On or about November 1, 2026.� 6. Response Instructions (This is NOT a solicitation)� 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).� Detailed description of equipment equivalency and clinical compatibility addressing the complete PWS.� Past performance for comparable endoscopy system leases and maintenance (VA/DoD/hospital systems).� NAICS 339112 business size and active SAM registration (UEI).� � Submission: Email PDF to Dewan Britton, Contract Specialist dewan.britton@va.gov� Subject Line: ""Capability Statement NOI Sole Source Karl Storz Lease (Togus)"".� 7. Disclaimers� This Special Notice does not constitute a solicitation; no RFQ/RFP is available.� The Government will not reimburse costs incurred for responses.� The Government reserves the right to cancel this notice.� Information received will be used solely to� determine� whether to conduct a competitive procurement.�
- Web Link
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SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c71dfdf46f6b48cc95f87c0a9925b010/view)
- Record
- SN07990234-F 20261001/260929230045 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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