# NOTICE OF INTENT - ENDOSCOPES Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/noisrsu260024 - Solicitation number: NOI-SRSU-26-0024 - Notice type: Special notice - Status: Closed. Deadline was June 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT - Department: Department of Health and Human Services - Agency: Indian Health Service - Contracting office: Navajo Area Indian Health SVC (75H710) - NAICS: 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing - Product or service code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies - Place of performance: Shiprock, New Mexico - County: San Juan County (FIPS 35045). https://abierto.us/counties/san-juan-county-nm-35045 - City: Shiprock. https://abierto.us/cities/shiprock-nm-3572770 - First posted: May 21, 2026 - Last posted: May 21, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4e38f4133cf7483785766fe69f05646c/view ## Description The Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Shiprock Service Unit in Shiprock, NM, intends to restrict competition and negotiate an award with Olympus America, Inc (UEI: FLWQVLFLMEL3) for the following endoscopes: • Colonoscopes- includes Scope Guide technology, which provides real-time visualization of the scope position during colonoscopy procedures to help physicians recognize loops and improve insertion efficiency. • Gastroscopes- provides high-definition imaging and NBI technology, allowing improved visualization of mucosal and vascular structures during upper gastrointestinal examinations. The anticipated delivery of the products is within 30 days of the award. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 339112-Medical and Surgical Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. In accordance with RFO 12.102, for acquisition valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold, competition will be restricted to ensure the endoscopes are compatible and integrated seamlessly with existing equipment infrastructure. The features, designs and functionality of the equipment operating in a cohesive manner are imperative for safe and effective endoscopic procedures. This Notice of Intent to Restrict Competition is not a request for quotations, and a solicitation will not be issued in conjunction with this Notice of Intent. Any vendor that believes it can provide the stated supplies may provide a capability statement. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Responses to this notice shall be submitted no later than 4:30 PM (MST) on 6/05/2026 via email to karen.james@ihs.gov. A determination by the Government on whether to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competition or proceed with a single-source award. ## Publications - May 21, 2026: Special notice, due June 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT. Notice 4e38f4133cf7483785766fe69f05646c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4e38f4133cf7483785766fe69f05646c/view ## Points of contact - Karen James, karen.james@ihs.gov, 5057221212 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/noisrsu260024.