6515--Zeiss Pentero 800 S Microscope INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
ID: 36C24826Q0152Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/53f14380c49c4b339a74b3cf24c8ef78/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 8, intends to sole source the procurement of a Zeiss Pentero 800 S Microscope for the C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center located in Bay Pines, Florida. This procurement includes one PENTERO 800 S Spine Comfort Package Microscope and necessary accessories, as the current microscope utilized by the Spine and Urology departments has reached its end-of-life and is malfunctioning, posing potential safety risks during procedures. The Pentero 800S offers significant enhancements, including 60% more magnification and 50% higher resolution, which are crucial for surgical precision, along with ergonomic features designed to reduce surgeon fatigue and improve overall efficiency. Interested parties should note that the response deadline for this notice is December 11, 2025, at 14:00 Eastern Time, and can contact Contract Specialist Michael A. Shook at Michael.Shook@va.gov or by phone at 813-972-2000 Ext 2819 for further inquiries.

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    Michael A ShookContract Specialist
    813-972-2000 Ext 2819
    Michael.Shook@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), has issued a Special Notice, Solicitation Number 36C24826Q0152, indicating its intent to sole source the procurement of a Zeiss Pentero 800 S Microscope. This requirement is for the C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center in Bay Pines, FL, which needs one PENTERO 800 S Spine Comfort Package Microscope and its accessories. The current microscope used by the Spine and Urology departments has reached its end-of-life, with malfunctioning components posing potential safety risks. The Pentero 800S offers significant upgrades, including 60% more magnification, 50% higher resolution for manipulating vessels smaller than 0.5mm, submillimeter resolution, fluorescence capabilities, hybrid visualization, and ergonomic enhancements to improve surgical efficiency and reduce surgeon fatigue. The response date for this notice is December 11, 2025, at 14:00 Eastern Time.
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