# Arthroscope and Centrifuge - Black Hills HCS

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c26326r0071

- Solicitation number: 36C26326R0071
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was August 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)
- NAICS: 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
- First posted: August 11, 2026
- Last posted: August 11, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/112b7d57ae2744c4b27b715731c06555/view

## Description

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Arthrex Inc with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because this equipment is provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer. No other third-party vendor is authorized to install or service this equipment.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 339112 and the product service code is 6515. While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands the equipment Arthrex Inc provides is proprietary.

However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to Robert.bennett8@va.gov within seven calendar days after publication of this notice. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

## Publications

- August 11, 2026: Special notice, due August 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 112b7d57ae2744c4b27b715731c06555. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/112b7d57ae2744c4b27b715731c06555/view

## Points of contact

- Robert Bennett, Contract Specialist, robert.bennett8@va.gov, 319-339-7079

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