Opportunity
SAM #36C26326Q0629
Sole Source Procurement: PENTAX Medical VNL11-J10 Slim HD Nasolaryngoscopes for Fargo VA Health Care System
Buyer
VA Health Administration Center 23 (VHA NCO 23)
Posted
April 27, 2026
Respond By
May 07, 2026
Identifier
36C26326Q0629
NAICS
339112
This notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract for two PENTAX Medical VNL11-J10 Slim HD Nasolaryngoscopes for the Fargo VA Health Care System. - The procurement is for two PENTAX Medical VNL11-J10 Slim HD video naso-pharyngo-laryngoscopes - Devices must be compatible with the Pentax EPK-i5010 light source/camera - Each unit must include a minimum one-year warranty - Brand name only is specified, but equal substitutes may be considered for market research - Delivery is FOB Destination to the Fargo VA Health Care System, 2101 Elm Street N., Fargo, ND 58102 - The contract is firm-fixed-price with a required delivery within 60 days after order (ARO) - The applicable NAICS code is 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC is 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) - The government buyer is the VA Network Contract Office 23, with contracting offices in Saint Paul, MN and Fort Meade, SD - Responses to the notice are due by May 7, 2026, 10:00 Mountain Time - The procurement supports enhanced speech procedure quality for patients with voice and swallowing disorders at the Fargo VA - Estimated contract value is likely in the range of $20,000 to $40,000 based on typical pricing for such medical devices
Locations - Place of performance and delivery: Fargo VA Health Care System, 2101 Elm Street N., Fargo, ND 58102 - Contracting offices: Network Contract Office 23 (316 Robert Street N, Suite 506, Saint Paul, MN 55101) and VA Black Hills HCS Fort Meade Campus (113 Comanche Rd, Fort Meade, SD 57741)
Description
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.
- 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