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The VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno plans to enter into a sole source contract with Thunder Cat Technology for the procurement of Pentax Endoscopes and related ancillary supplies. The requested equipment is proprietary to Pentax, and Thunder Cat Technology is recognized as an authorized distributor. This sole source acquisition aligns with federal regulations that permit awards to a single responsible source when no other supplies or services can fulfill the agency's requirements, specifically targeting a verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business. The contract will not be competed for bids, but firms capable of meeting the requirements or providing equivalent products are invited to submit written notifications and supporting evidence to the contracting specialist by a specified deadline. This contract action is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, and any determination not to open competition remains at the government's discretion following review of any responses received. Submissions must be emailed by August 16, 2019, with no telephone responses accepted, and no reimbursement offered for any costs incurred in responding. The procurement relates to NAICS code 334510 and is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically through the NETWORK Contract Office 21 located in Mather, California. The nature of the requested supplies and the sole source justification reflect the unique compatibility and warranty requirements tied to the proprietary Pentax endoscopic systems.