ContractSpecial Notice

3426--508-26-2-299-0143 | LASER SCANNER AND MACHINE (VA-26-00036344)

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS• 36C24726Q0263

Response Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

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Days Remaining

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Set-Aside

Full & Open

Notice Type

Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Martin AIJS, LLC, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), for the procurement of two NuTrace Laser NUX20 NG units, two Laser Start Up Training packages, and two NuTrace R+ scanners, including a trade-in for the original Laser NUX20. This specialized equipment is designed for use in Sterile Processing Departments (SPD) to efficiently mark surgical instruments, offering unique features such as compact design, the ability to mark complex instruments without opening doors, and integrated acid-free passivation, which enhances operational efficiency in crowded environments. Interested contractors may submit capability statements to the Contracting Officer, Joseph Locke, at joseph.locke@va.gov by February 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for the award.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

332812

Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers

PSC Code

3426

METAL FINISHING EQUIPMENT

Solicitation Documents

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AI Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Columbia Healthcare System, on behalf of the Atlanta, Georgia Veteran’s Healthcare System, intends to award a sole source contract to Martin AIJS, LLC, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). This contract is for the purchase of two NuTrace Laser – NUX20 NG units, two Laser Start Up Training packages, and two NuTrace R+ scanners, including a trade-in for the original Laser NUX20. The NuTrace NUX20ng Fiber Laser is specifically designed for Sterile Processing Departments (SPD) for marking surgical instruments. Market research indicates that this product is uniquely suited for SPD environments due to its compact design, ability to mark complex instruments without opening doors, integrated acid-free passivation, and capacity to replace surgical tape for UDI-compliant marking. The procurement will utilize FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, with the statutory authority of 41 U.S. Code § 1901 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) restricting competition, and 41 USC §3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 for only one responsible source. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but contractors may submit capability statements by February 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, to Joseph Locke at joseph.locke@va.gov. All responding parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).