ENT SELECT EXTARO 300 SYSTEM

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price purchase order contract, HT941026N0057, to Proaim Americas LLC. This contract is for the supply of ENT Select Extaro 300 Microscope Systems to Naval Medical Center San Diego. The decision to sole source is based on market research indicating that Proaim Americas LLC is the only distributor capable of meeting the government’s specialized requirement. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334510, and the PSC is 6515. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested sources may submit capability statements by May 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, to challenge the sole source basis. These statements must provide convincing evidence of their ability to provide the required microscopes and should be sent to Denise Bond at denise.d.bond.civ@healt.mil. The government will consider these statements to determine whether to proceed with a sole source or competitive procurement.

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Proaim Americas LLC for three ENT Select Extaro 300 Microscope Systems for the Naval Medical Center, San Diego. This procurement, identified by NAICS code 334510 and PSC 6515, is justified under FAR 6.302-1 and FAR 12.102(a) due to Proaim Americas LLC being the only source capable of meeting the specialized requirements. These microscopes are essential for examining complex ear pathologies in the pediatric intensive care unit sedation center. Key components include the microscope body with a user-friendly interface, 5x magnification changer, Varioskop 230 for adjustable working distance, TriLED illumination, and digital data management with HD video capabilities. Delivery is required by September 30, 2026. This notice serves as an intent to award and not a request for competitive quotes; however, interested vendors may submit capability statements by May 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) to challenge the sole-source determination.