J065--Emergency Olympus Scopes Repair
ID: 36C25024Q1038Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3c0a4286b01e471e893b7f9438d1a819/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to procure emergency repair services for three Olympus scopes at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. Due to the proprietary nature of the repairs, the VA intends to negotiate solely with Olympus America Inc., as outlined in FAR 6.302.1, which permits procurement from only one responsible source when no other supplies or services can meet the agency's requirements. The urgency of this procurement underscores the importance of maintaining operational continuity for medical equipment critical to patient care. Interested parties must submit compelling evidence of competitive advantages by email to Kelly Poole at kelly.poole@va.gov by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on September 11, 2024, as no solicitation package will be available.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kelly PooleContracing Officer
    (734) 222-6177
    kelly.poole@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a special notice regarding the urgent repair of three Olympus scopes at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. Due to the proprietary nature of these repairs, the VA intends to negotiate solely with Olympus America Inc., as per FAR guidelines (6.302.1), which state that only one responsible source can fulfill the requirement. The scope of work is classified under NAICS Code 811210, and there is no solicitation package available. Interested parties must provide compelling evidence for potential competitive benefits. Responses should be submitted via email by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on September 11, 2024. This notice emphasizes the urgency and specificity of the repair work needed, highlighting the VA's reliance on the original equipment manufacturer for service continuity. Additionally, it clarifies that no other inquiries will be accepted except through the specified email contact.
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