W065--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Karl Storz Equipment Lease - Base + 2 Option Periods - VA Maine HCS (Togus)
| Location: | Federal |
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| Posted: | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Due: | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Agency: | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | 36C24127Q0003 |
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Notice ID
36C24127Q0003
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)
General Information
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Description
Contact Information
History
- Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
- Original Published Date: Sep 29, 2026 11:30 am EDT
- Original Response Date: Oct 13, 2026 01:00 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Original Inactive Date: Nov 12, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code: W065 - LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
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NAICS Code:
- 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
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
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
Attachments/Links
Contracting Office Address
- ONE VA CENTER
- TOGUS , ME 04330
- USA
Primary Point of Contact
- Dewan Britton
- Dewan.Britton@va.gov
- Phone Number 910-343-5300
Secondary Point of Contact
- Sep 29, 2026 11:30 am EDTSpecial Notice (Original)
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