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

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to replace 14 CensiTrac‑compatible barcode scanners (7 corded, 7 cordless) for the Sterile Processing Service at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. The VA has determined that only CENSIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. can provide the Zebra Ultra‑Rugged 1D/2D scanners pre‑programmed for the CensiTrac Instrument Tracking System, and therefore is issuing a sole‑source notice. The acquisition will be a firm‑fixed‑price contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a total estimated cost of roughly $29 K. Responses must be received by the deadline, and must demonstrate why competition would be advantageous; otherwise the VA will proceed with the single‑source award. • Equipment: 7 corded Ultra‑Rugged 1D/2D barcode scanners with stands + 7 cordless Ultra‑Rugged 1D/2D scanners with stands. • Vendor: CENSIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (the only authorized reseller for the required Zebra scanners). • Procurement method: Sole‑source under FAR 12.102(a) using SAP (below $350 K). • Deadline for response: 12:00 PM (noon) Eastern on September 16, 2026. • Primary contact: Joseph Cogswell, Contract Specialist, VA, (371) 988‑1545, [email protected].