Intent to Sole Source - IntelliBlate Ximitry Probe

This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for proposal. The National Institute of Health, Clinical Center (NIH-CC) intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competition basis with the following vendor: Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Acquisition Description: The Clinical Center partners with the National Cancer Institute, Thoracic and Gastrointestinal Branch in offering diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The IntelliBlate Ximitry Probe is a specialized, single-use surgical instrument manufactured by Varian Medical Systems (a Siemens Healthineers company) designed for use with the IntelliBlate Microwave Ablation System. The statutory authority for this sole source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supply of service will satisfy agency requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. All responsible sources that could provide the required may submit a capability statement that will be considered by email (subject line to reference NOI-OLAO-CC-27-000328) by 12:00 PM eastern standard time on 10/16/2026 to: valerie.gregorio@nih.gov. All responses received by the closing date of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.