65--Notice of Intent to Sole-Source for a Porrtable Video Strobo/Bronchoscope Tower System

The Western Regional Contracting Office at Joint Base Lewis-McChord plans to issue a firm fixed price order valued at approximately $67,725.67 for a portable video strobo/bronchoscope tower system. The procurement will be awarded exclusively to Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc., as this source is uniquely qualified to provide the specialized equipment required at the necessary quality level. This acquisition will be conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures outlined in FAR Part 13, specifically citing FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) for sole-source procurement due to the unique nature of the product. Although this notice is not a solicitation or request for proposal, other firms with comparable products are encouraged to submit supporting documentation detailing their equipment’s specifications and capabilities for consideration in future acquisitions. Interested parties must provide this information electronically to the specified point of contact and are advised that no phone or fax inquiries will be accepted. The contract pertains to NAICS code 333314, reflecting the manufacturing sector of the required technology.