SAM #36C24426P0263

Sole Source Procurement of NuTrace R+ Scanners for Pittsburgh VA Medical Center

This opportunity involves the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeking to procure NuTrace R+ Scanners for the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center through a sole source, brand name only contract. - The procurement is for NuTrace R+ Scanners, which are uniquely compatible with the existing Censitrac equipment tracking system used in sterile processing services - Features include 2D data matrix code reading, compact stainless-steel design, built-in magnifier, and enhanced user safety - The contract will be firm fixed price with no option years - Only Martin AIJS is being solicited as the vendor, and no other proposals are being considered - The procurement falls under NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) - No specific part numbers or quantities are provided in the available documentation - The place of performance is the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, with contracting offices at Wilkes-Barre VAMC and Network Contracting Office 4 - The procurement supports improved productivity, hygiene, and safety in sterile processing for veteran care

Description

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, intends to negotiate a sole source contract under the procedures outlined in FAR Subpart 13.5, which authorizes the use of simplified acquisition procedures for commercial products and services up to $9 Million. Specifically, FAR 13.501(a)(2) speaks to the requirement for a sole source justification. The associated NAICS code for this is 339112, Product Service Code is 6515.

The vendor will be Martin AIJS 751 Lynnes CV Wadesworth, OH 44281

Description of equipment requirements:

This procurement is for NuTrace R+ Scanners for the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center.

A firm fixed price contract with no option years is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate can meet this requirement as this is a brand name only requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is NOT a solicitation or request for offers.

No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday 4/15/2026.

Olivia McDonald Contract Specialist Olivia.McDonald@va.gov

See attached justification document.

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