SPECIAL NOTICE
34 -- 508-26-2-299-0143 | LASER SCANNER AND MACHINE (VA-26-00036344)
- Notice Date
- 2/2/2026 8:46:28 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 332812
— Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
- Contracting Office
- 247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247) AUGUSTA GA 30904 USA
- ZIP Code
- 30904
- Solicitation Number
- 36C24726Q0263
- Response Due
- 2/4/2026 7:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 05/05/2026
- Point of Contact
- Joseph Locke, Contracting Officer, Phone: 803-979-0338, Fax: 000-000-0000
- E-Mail Address
-
joseph.locke@va.gov
(joseph.locke@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Columbia Healthcare System located at 6439 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209 on behalf of the Atlanta, Georgia Veteran s Healthcare System intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Martin AIJS, LLC., ), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): V83UNKGNE6L1, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), to purchase two (2) each NuTrace Laser NUX20 NG, two (2) each Laser Start Up Training and two (2) each NuTrace R+ scanner. The requirement includes a trade-in applied for the return of the original Laser NUX20. Market research documents the NuTrace NUX20ng Fiber Laser is first laser in the world exclusively designed for the Sterile Processing Department, enabling them to quickly and inexpensively, mark surgical instruments. The NuTrace NUX-20 NG� is uniquely designed and capable of being the only product on the market specifically for Sterile Processing Departments (SPD) as a compact, Class 1/4 laser that can� mark complex, long instruments (e.g., Da Vinci) without opening doors, while offering integrated acid-free,, instant passivation. It is the only unit designed to replace, not just add to, surgical tape for in-house, immediate, and permanent, UDI-compliant, marking on all instrument types.� The NUX-20NG is built exclusively for the SPD environment, allowing for in-house marking in tight spaces, which is not typical for industrial lasers, the system allows for marking, long, delicate, and complex, tools (like robotic instruments) without requiring, open side doors for the marking process, which improves efficiency in, crowded, departments. Based upon these facts, there are no opportunities for competition. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) has been prepared in the contract file. FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items will be utilized. The statutory authority for applying the Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items of FAR 13.5 is 41 U.S. Code § 1901 and is implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) for restricting competition on this procurement. The Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition referenced is: Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per 41 USC §3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. The NAICS code utilized for this procurement is 332812 with a Small Business Size Standard of 600 Employees. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, Contractors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the Contracting Officer. Such responses MUST be received no later than Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirement listed to forward responses by e-mail to Joseph Locke, Contracting Officer, joseph.locke@va.gov.� Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete with the proposed procurement based upon responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 7, will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for the award.
- Web Link
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SAM.gov Permalink
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- Record
- SN07702794-F 20260204/260202230041 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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