6515--CENSIMARK LASER MARKING EQUIPMENT

The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System is seeking to procure laser marking equipment, specifically Censis Fiber Laser Marking Equipment or an equivalent brand, under solicitation number 36C24826Q0365. This requirement is classified under NAICS code 339112, which pertains to surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Vendors interested in submitting price quotes must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM) database and the SBA’s Small Business Search (SBS), and their submissions must include essential details such as the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number and any applicable SDVOSB certification. The solicitation will be publicly available on SAM.gov starting May 4, 2026, with a deadline for responses set for May 14, 2026, to Contract Specialist William S. Penhallegon via email. The procurement process was preceded by a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, indicating a preference to negotiate directly with Censis Technologies, Inc. due to the specialized nature and compatibility requirements of the equipment. However, the government invited other capable vendors to express their interest and demonstrate their capability by March 12, 2026, to assess whether a competitive process would be necessary. Absent any compelling responses, the acquisition will proceed as a sole source contract with Censis Technologies. The contract is a firm-fixed price type and is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 8, located in Tampa, FL.