DIGITAL CAPTURE DEVICE

The Government intends to award a sole source procurement under Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (*RFO) Part 12.201-1 to Pentax of America, Inc. to provide one (1) new Digital Capture Module, Pentax Model 9380, customizable, with hardware and software for recording HD Stroboscopy, Endoscopy, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), and Videofluoroscopy Examinations.  This procurement also includes one (1) each of the following accessories and services: Speakers for 9380 (Model 9390),  24" LED Monitor (Model NEC24LED), NAS 6TB add-on storage (Model NAS9380), NAS9380 Data Migration Service (Model 1057), Cable Kit upgrade for 9380 (Model  9380U), and Basic Configuration, Training, & Support (Model 1115). These items are to support the ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) Department of the Dayton VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Dayton, OH. 

Accordingly, the Government will negotiate directly with Pentax of America, Inc.  A determination not to compete this requirement is within the discretion of the Government as provided in the guidance of *RFO Part 12.102(a).  

Interested sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.  Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government on future procurements. Response to this synopsis is not required.

All inquiries and concerns must be sent via e-mail to Contract Specialist Ben Reza, benjamin.reza@va.gov, and Contracting Officer Grover D. Easterling, Jr., grover.easterling@va.gov. 

*The Department of Veterans Affairs made the class deviation implementing the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) changes to FAR part 12 effective October 14, 2025 with the following statement: “This class deviation is effective immediately and remains in effect until rescinded or incorporated into the FAR.”