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Intent to Sole Source - ERBE electrosurgical system
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The National Institute of Health, Clinical Center intends to award a sole source contract to PROAIM AMERICAS, LLC for the purchase of an ERBE electrosurgical system, bypassing full and open competition under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, as this specific device is deemed essential and uniquely suited to meet the clinical requirements of the Department of Perioperative Medicine. The system utilizes argon plasma coagulation technology to enable precise tissue cutting, coagulation, and ablation during gastroenterology surgeries, offering a non-contact method that minimizes tissue damage and reduces the risk of perforation, with no other available system providing the same performance characteristics required for these specialized procedures. This notice is not a request for proposals but rather a formal announcement allowing other potentially responsible sources to submit capability statements indicating if they can meet the exact specifications, with submissions due by 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on June 12, 2026, to valerie.gregorio@nih.gov and must reference the solicitation number NOI-CC-OLAO-26-006072. All responses received by the deadline will be reviewed by the government, which retains full discretion to determine whether the requirement remains uncompetitive. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334510 for medical equipment manufacturing, with the place of performance located in Bethesda, Maryland, and the acquisition is managed under the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Bethesda, MD, 20892, USASet-Aside
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This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for proposal. The National Institute of Health, Clinical Center (NIH-CC) intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competition basis with the following vendor: PROAIM AMERICAS, LLC.
Acquisition Description:
The Department of Perioperative Medicine is requesting the purchase of an ERBE electrosurgical system from Proaim. It is used to cut, coagulate and ablate tissue with high precision using a high frequency electrical current. It will be used for gastroenterology surgery to minimize tissue damage. The ERBE being requested uses argon plasma coagulation which is a non-contact method to stop bleeding and destroy superficial tissue while reducing the risk of perforation.
The statutory authority for this sole source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supply of service will satisfy agency requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. All responsible sources that could provide the required may submit a capability statement that will be considered by email (subject line to reference NOI-CC-OLAO-26-006072) by 12:00 PM eastern standard time on 06/12/2026 to: valerie.gregorio@nih.gov.
All responses received by the closing date of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
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