Notice of Intent to Sole Source - HDNasolaryngoscope - FARGO

Project ID: 36C26326Q0629 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice
Overview
AgencyVISN 23: Midwest Health Care Network
Deadline05/07/26
Posted04/27/26
Estimated Value$24,000 - $40,000 (AI estimate)
Set AsideNone
NAICS339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
PSC6515 - Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
Location2101 Elm Street N. Fargo, ND 58102 USA
Description
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Notice of Intent to Sole Source This Notice of Intent to Sole Source is published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1). This notice is to advise public that the Government intends to solicit and negotiate a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed-Priced, Purchase Order, with only one (1) source to procure a PENTAX HDNasolaryngoscope for Fargo VA Health Care System. This contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one (1) source under the authority of FAR 12.302(a), 41 USC 1901 and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), only one (1) will meet the Government s needs. Only one (1) source is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the supplies and/or services. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. The applicable NAICS Code is 339112 and the size standard is 1000 employees. SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED CLIN. *****All line-items are considered Brand Name or you can provide your Equal substitute for the purpose of market research.****** Item Information Price is NOT necessary for this Notice of Intent to Sole Source. ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 2.00 EA __________________ __________________ Brand Name Only PENTAX Medical VNL11-J10 Slim HD Nasolaryngoscope Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: VNL11-J10 GRAND TOTAL __________________ Salient Characteristics See attached Draft Statement of work. 2. DELIVERY OF ITEMS The address shall be FOB Destination if software is not downloadable: Fargo VA Health Care System 2101 Elm Street N. Fargo, ND 58102 This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation will be made available. Any responses received will only be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in lieu of sole source contract described in this notice, and such determination shall be made at the sole discretion of the Government. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. If no responses are received, the government will proceed with the Sole Source acquisition. Your response should include: Statement of Capability GSA or other Schedule Information specifically the Contract Number System for Awards Management (SAM) UEI#, Business Size and Socio-Economic Status for the NAICS code listed above. The Government will not pay for information submitted. All quotations/responses should be emailed to Dennis Salmonsen at dennis.salmonsen@va.gov by 05/07/2026 at 10:00 Mountain Time. END OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Fargo VA Health Care System is seeking to procure two PENTAX HD Nasolaryngoscopes to enhance their endoscopy capabilities. This contract is being issued as a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed-Priced Purchase Order due to the unique requirements of the equipment, which only one source can fulfill. The goal is to operationalize current endoscopy equipment and improve laryngeal and pharyngeal evaluations for patients with voice and swallowing disorders. The contract will be awarded to PENTAX Medical, a division of HOYA Corporation, which specializes in medical instruments. Work Details The contract involves the procurement of two units of the PENTAX Medical VNL11-J10 Slim HD Nasolaryngoscope. The salient characteristics include: - Direction of view: 0-degrees - Field of view: 80-degrees - Depth of view: 3 to 50 mm - Tip angulation: 130-degrees up/down - Rigid distal width: 3.8mm - Distal end width: 3.5 mm - Insertion tube width: 3.6 mm - Maximum insertion portion width: 4.55 mm - Insertion portion working length: 300 mm - Total Length: 500 mm The device must be compatible with the Pentax EPK-i5010 light source/camera and comes with a minimum one-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Period of Performance 60 days after receipt of order (ARO). Place of Performance Fargo VA Health Care System, 2101 Elm Street N., Fargo, ND 58102.

Contacts
Contact nameDennis Salmonsen
Contact emaildennis.salmonsen@va.gov
Contact phone(605) 347-2511
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