Notice of Intent to Sole Source CENSITRAC SCANNERS FOR SPS, Battle Creek VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Battle Creek VA Medical Center is issuing a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price procurement for fourteen ultra‑rugged 1D/2D barcode scanners (seven corded and seven cordless) with stands to support its CensiTrac instrument‑tracking system in the Sterile Processing Service. The only authorized vendor is Censi Technologies, Inc., which supplies Zebra‑branded scanners pre‑programmed for CensiTrac. The estimated contract value is $28,982 and responses must be submitted by 12:00 pm on 16 September 2026. No competitive solicitation will be issued. • Quantity: 7 corded + 7 cordless ultra‑rugged barcode scanners with stands • Vendor: Censi Technologies, Inc. (Zebra scanners) – sole source per VA Directive 1116(2) • NAICS code: 334118 (Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing) • Estimated contract amount: $28,982 • Submission deadline: 16 Sep 2026, 12:00 pm (CT) • Procurement type: Sole‑source, simplified acquisition, firm‑fixed‑price • Required for: Sterile Processing Service’s CensiTrac Instrument Tracking System