Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Audiometers in Support of the Visn 23 Vahcs
Deadline: 22 Apr 2026
Posting Date: 14 Apr 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 139499223
Document Ref. No.: 36C26326Q0565
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source delivery order under the Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) to the following contractor for Audiometers in support of VISN 23 VA Midwest Healthcare Network, 2805 Dodd Road, Suite 250, Eagan, MN 55121:
Natus Medical
50 Commerce Dr, Suite 180
Schaumburg, IL 60173
This is done under authority of 41 U.S.C. 152 (3) and 40 U.S.C. 501, as implemented by FAR 8.405-6 (a)(1)(i)(B): Only one source is capable of providing the supplies and services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized.
This is not a request for competitive quotes.
Market research revealed that Natus Medical is the proprietary developer and sole service provider for the Audiometers currently being utilized by VISN 23 VA Midwest Healthcare Network.
Additionally, Natus Medical is the creator and Original Equipment Manufacturer of the Madsen Astera 2 audiometer systems and furthermore, owns the proprietary maintenance rights for this equipment. Thus, it is impossible for any other company to provide maintenance for this equipment as Natus Medical has sole rights and does not allow for authorized resellers, authorized dealers, or third party maintenance vendors to provide such services. Any other entity besides Natus Medical providing this service would result in violation of these proprietary rights and voiding of any equipment warranties, as applicable.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this service is 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) and the Product Service Code (PSC) is 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies).
While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendor...
Notice ID: 36c26326q0565
Department/Ind. Agency: veterans affairs, department of
Sub-tier: veterans affairs, department of
Office: network contract office 23 (36c263)
Product Service Code: 6515 - medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies
NAICS Code: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: jun 21, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
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