# SAM #36C24127Q0003 VA Maine HCS 36-Month Lease of Karl Storz Endoscopy Equipment and OEM Services **Buyer:** Department of Veterans Affairs **Posted:** September 29, 2026 **Respond By:** October 13, 2026 **Identifier:** 36C24127Q0003 **NAICS:** 334510, 532289, 423450, 532490 The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to sole-source a 36-month Karl Storz endoscopy equipment lease for VA Maine Healthcare System at Togus. - **Opportunity and buyer** - Notice of intent to sole source; this is not a solicitation. VA Maine HCS (Togus), through VA Network Contract Office 01, is seeking to determine whether competition is possible. - The proposed arrangement is a firm-fixed-price lease for a base year plus two option years, totaling 36 months. - **Equipment and clinical use** - The schedule covers endoscopy video systems, insufflators, image and light modules, transmitters, monitors, printers, carts, cameras, rigid and flexible scopes, sheaths, and related accessories. - Notable equipment includes IMAGE1 S CONNECT II modules, IMAGE1S 4U RUBINA NIR/ICG systems, HOPKINS telescopes, flexible endoscopes, AUTOCON III 400 units, and Sony UP-DR80MD medical-grade printers. - The equipment supports General Surgery, Urology, Gynecology, ENT/Airway, and Arthroscopy. Listed quantities vary by item, from 2 to 16 units in many cases, with several other line items in quantities up to 13. - **Services and requirements** - The lease includes OEM installation and configuration, training, and full-service maintenance. The attached equipment schedule also lists four Tier 0 video configuration service fees. - Respondents should provide current Karl Storz OEM authorization, demonstrate equipment equivalency and clinical compatibility, and document past performance on comparable leases. - **Sole-source rationale** - Karl Storz Endoscopy America, Inc. is identified as the OEM. L1 Enterprises Incorporated, an SDVOSB, is identified as Karl Storz’s exclusive authorized SDVOSB reseller for this requirement; the notice states no other vendor is authorized to provide the complete lease and OEM service scope. ### 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. 


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