# Pentero 800 S

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24825q1101

- Solicitation number: 36C24825Q1101
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was August 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 248-Network Contract Office 8 (36C248)
- NAICS: 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6525 X-Ray Equipment and Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary
- First posted: August 18, 2025
- Last posted: August 18, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/21892cbcd9794a3ab8badaa0e86254fa/view

## Description

Intent to Sole Source to a Small Business for the Carl Zeiss Pentero 800 The Otolaryngology section at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital has conducted comprehensive research comparing several other brands of surgical microscopes. After thorough evaluation, it has been determined that the Carl Zeiss Pentero 800 offers superior features that will significantly enhance our ability to provide the best healthcare to our veterans.

Carl Zeiss has identified ProAim Americas a Small Business as their exclusive authorized distributor for the Pentero 800. Therefore, this procurement will be a sole source requirement. If vendors believe they have an item that meets all the needs of this requirement, they are invited to submit their information via email to Marcus.Lewis2@va.gov. Please note that the decision not to engage in competitive procurement rests solely with the Government.

Any responses to this notice should present clear and convincing evidence that competition would be beneficial to the Government. Additionally, responsible sources are invited to submit a capabilities statement demonstrating, by a preponderance of the evidence, that another contractor can fulfill a service contract for the requested items at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital. Please note that no telephone inquiries or emails seeking clarification will be entertained. All responses should be directed via email to Marcus.Lewis2@va.gov. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

## Publications

- August 18, 2025: Special notice, due August 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice 1284b5e6bc2241aea8e3edbe6b2443c2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1284b5e6bc2241aea8e3edbe6b2443c2/view
- August 18, 2025: Special notice, due August 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice 21892cbcd9794a3ab8badaa0e86254fa. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/21892cbcd9794a3ab8badaa0e86254fa/view

## Points of contact

- Marcus M Lewis, Contract Specialist, Marcus.Lewis2@va.gov, 813-815-6110

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