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6515--Barcode Scanner Supply VISN
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is pursuing a sole-source firm fixed price contract under FAR 6.302-1 to procure specific Zebra Technologies barcode scanners—namely the DS3678-DP2F403VTNA wireless model, STB3678-C141E8NA cradle, and DS3608-DP20373VTNA wired model—for integration with the Censitrac Sterile Processing Instrument Tracking System across VISN 23 locations, with primary installation at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This action is justified by a sole source letter from Zebra Technologies confirming that Censis Technologies, Inc. is the only authorized vendor capable of supplying scanners certified for full compatibility with the Censitrac software, as no alternative equipment meets the system’s technical requirements. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 339112 for Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing and PSC 6515 for Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. While this is not a competitive solicitation, interested parties may submit a capability statement and completed Buy American Certificate to michael.wicht@va.gov by July 14, 2026, to demonstrate their ability to provide equivalent equipment, which the government will review solely to determine if competition is feasible. All submissions must reference “Response to Zebra Bar-code Scanners” in the subject line and no phone inquiries are permitted. The contracting office is the Network Contracting Office 23 based in Omaha, Nebraska, with Michael Wicht designated as the contracting specialist. No pricing, delivery schedule, packaging, inspection standards, or special contract requirements are detailed beyond the sole-source justification and submission instructions.
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Contract Value
$317,564NAICS
Place of Performance
VISN 23 locations Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN, 55417, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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This is a Notice of Sources Sought published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice is for a proposed award of a sole source firm fixed price contract to the following contractor in support of the purchase of Zebra Bar-code Scanners for our Censitrac Sterile Processing's Instrument Tracking Systems. The location of the installation will be at our listed VISN 23 locations.
Censis Technologies, Inc. 4031 Aspen Grove Drive STE 350 Franklin, Tennessee 37067
This is done under authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1: Only one source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
This is not a request for competitive quotes.
Market research revealed that only Censis Technologies can provide the Zebra scanners that are compatible with Censitrac. A sole source letter from the original equipment manufacturer, Zebra Technologies, states that Censis Technologies is the sole vendor for the Zebra DS3678-DP2F403VTNA Wireless scanner, STB3678-C141E8NA cradle, and DS3608-DP20373VTNA wired scanner. These scanner models are the only Zebra rugged handheld DPM devices certified by Censis for use with Censitrac software. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this service is 339112 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (PSC) is 6515: Medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement, including documentation from the proprietary rights holder Zebra Technologies that such contractor could provide this service as an authorized reseller, authorized dealer or third party.
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement and completed Buy American Certificate which shall be considered by the agency by e-mailing such statement and supporting documentation to Michael Wicht, Contracting Specialist, at michael.wicht@va.gov. No phone calls please. Please indicate Response to Zebra Bar-code Scanners in subject line of e-mail.
Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not 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 under authorities cited above.
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