6515--Insufflator

Page 1 of Page 5 of 5 Page 1 of NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: IAW RFO FAR 5.101 this notice is to advise the public that The Department of Veterans Affairs, Regional Procurement Office East (RPOE), Network Contracting Office 4, intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract pursuant to RFO FAR 12.102 to K-Art X-Ray Supply LLC, located at 583 Highland Xing, Suite 220, East Ellijay, Georgia, for PROTOCO2L Touch Insufflator. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS or QUOTATIONS. Responsible sources that believe they can meet the requirements may give written notification by submitting capability information that clearly demonstrates the capability to provide the stated products. Capability information is required prior to the response due date and time, to establish the ability of the source to meet this requirement. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to fulfill the requirements and must include relevant corporate experience along with the applicable contract number, total contract dollar amount, contract period of performance, details of the relevant products and customer point of contact with corresponding telephone number and email address. Responses must include following information: 1. Company Name 2. SAM UEI number 3. Company s address 4. Point of Contact information (title, phone number and email address) 5. Business size. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this notification. Responses are due by 11:00 am ET, Friday, August 28, 2026. No submissions will be accepted after this date and time. Responses shall be submitted via email to ryan.hatfield@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 339112 and the size standard is 1,000 Employees. STATEMENT OF NEED The Lebanon VAMC requires an insufflator meeting the following requirements: Salient Characteristics Must be FDA cleared for use within the VA for use during Computerized Tomography (CT) Colonography under FDA regulation 21 CFR 876.1500 (Endoscopy and Accessories) Must have an active 510(k) premarket clearance to be safely operated within VA medical Centers VA standards require an automated software-controlled carbon dioxide (CO2) delivery system rather than manual room air. FDA requirement: Class II insufflators must contain built-in pressure relief mechanisms Mechanism for intracolonic pressure venting one touch pressure venting Includes an integrated effluent collection container and hydrophobic filter Monitor and record C02 insufflation throughout the procedure Fully automated low pressure C02 insufflation capabilities CO2 supply cylinder gage to measure pressure during the procedure Ready to scan features on the LCD display Auto over-insufflation alerts Visual displays for pressure and volume throughout the procedure Safety shut down features Accessories: Accessory Cart Installation and Training: On-site vendor installation and training is required and shall be coordinated with the POC. Warranty of Equipment: Contractor must provide manufacturer warranty on all provided equipment and supplies for first year from date of receipt and verification of installation/operation. ALL ITEMS TO BE SHIPPED TO THE FOLLOWING LOCATION: Lebanon VA Medical Center (Attn: Warehouse), 1700S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042. DRAFT