ENT SELECT EXTARO 300 SYSTEM
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) Contracting Activity (DHACA) intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price purchase order to Proaim Americas LLC for ENT Select Extaro 300 Microscope Systems for the Naval Medical Center, San Diego. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive quotes, based on the determination that Proaim Americas LLC is the only source capable of meeting the government's specialized requirement. Interested parties may submit capability statements to challenge this sole source determination.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for three (3) ENT Select Extaro 300 Microscope Systems. These systems are crucial for examining ears with complex pathology in the pediatric intensive care unit sedation center, both before and after surgery. Each system includes:
- Microscope body with a unique user interface, 5x mag changer, Varioskop 230 for adjustable working distance, TriLED for natural light, and a motorized Spot Light aperture.
- Floor Stand, Assembled ENT Extaro 300.
- T-Handgrip Extaro 300 System.
- Stereo Coobservation package, including a straight tube, 10x eyepieces, beamsplitter, and TriLED.
- Digital Data Management Extaro 300 System, featuring integrated HD Video (1080p), HDMI output, network interface, and compatibility with the ZEISS Connect iPad app for camera control, smart recording, media data management, and editing.
- Two Wide-field eyepieces 10x Extaro 300 system.
- Straight binocular tube Extaro 300 System.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order (intended sole source)
- Proposed Awardee: Proaim Americas LLC (UEI: KECHQ6LN3HN7, CAGE: 60B94)
- NAICS Code: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- PSC Code: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
- Delivery Location: Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Dr, San Diego, CA 92134
- Delivery Date: On or before September 30, 2026
- Published Date: May 8, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
This is not a request for competitive proposals. The government intends to proceed with a sole source award under FAR 6.302-1 and FAR 12.102(a). However, sources interested in challenging this determination must submit a capability statement. This statement should include management, technical data, and cost information, demonstrating the ability to perform the required work.
- Capability Statement Requirements: Maximum six (8.5 x 11 inch) pages, 10-point font minimum.
- Submission Method: Email as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment.
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
Additional Notes
Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with the sole source purchase order. No telephone requests or offers will be honored.
- Primary Contact: Denise Bond (denise.d.bond.civ@health.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Jason Willey (jason.d.willey.civ@health.mil)