6640--Intent to Sole Source Colonoscopy simulation model equipment

The Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco VAMC, plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Printerprezz for colonoscopy simulation model equipment designed for physician training. These colon model simulators, specifically created for the mid and end colon sections, enable technical training in cold snare polypectomy using a Simulation-Based Mastery Learning curriculum developed by the VA. Printerprezz collaborated closely with the VA to develop a prototype that mimics the material properties of human tissue during the procedure, ensuring realistic training. The equipment is unique and not available from other sources, justifying the sole source procurement approach under FAR 6.302-1. While this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, the VA invites any Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller who believes they can meet the requirement to submit a capability statement by August 9, 2022. Submissions must be sent via email to the designated contracting specialist, Shannon Hukriede. The decision on whether to compete the requirement will be made at the government's discretion based on the responses received. The contract opportunity is identified under solicitation number 36C24E22Q0211 and falls under NAICS code 541715, managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs office in Pittsburgh, PA.