The State of New Mexico, via the University of New Mexico Hospital, entered into a three‑year sole‑source contract with Bryan Medical for specialized disposable pediatric endoscopic scopes that include a working channel, plus a reusable viewing screen. The equipment is intended for airway surgery on very small pediatric patients and is claimed to be unique to Bryan Medical’s proprietary technology. The contract value is $103,680, with delivery scheduled to begin on July 29 2026 and conclude on July 29 2029.
• Product: Ultra‑small disposable endoscopic scopes (models BR‑M25 and MS‑8) with a 3 mm working channel, plus a reusable visual display unit.
• Justification: Proprietary technology – the agency asserts no other vendor can meet the combined size, image quality, and working‑channel requirements.
• Procurement type: Sole source under New Mexico procurement law (13‑1‑126 NMSA 1978).