W065--Olympus Gastroscope, Colonoscope Equipment Lease
ID: 36C24225Q0234Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

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Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

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LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (W065)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract for the leasing and maintenance of Olympus gastroenterology scopes and equipment, as outlined in solicitation number 36C24225Q0234. The procurement includes the lease of ten colonoscopes, five gastroscopes, and associated equipment, which are critical for maintaining high image quality during medical procedures. The contract is set to commence on June 1, 2025, and will run until May 31, 2026, with options for three additional years, ensuring timely maintenance and replacement of any unserviceable equipment within 24 hours. Interested parties may submit expressions of interest to the contracting officer, Natalie Acevedo, via email by the deadline of January 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST.

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    Natalie AcevedoContracting Officer
    718 584 9000 x4356
    natalie.acevedo@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Special Notice regarding the intention to award a sole-source contract for the leasing and maintenance of Olympus gastroenterology scopes and equipment. The procurement process, designated by solicitation number 36C24225Q0234, is open until January 17, 2025. Market research indicated that Olympus America Inc. is the only company capable of fulfilling the specified needs. The contract encompasses the lease of various Olympus scopes, including ten colonoscopes, five gastroscopes, and associated equipment, aimed at maintaining high image quality for medical procedures. The contract's performance period spans from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, with options for three additional years. The contractor is responsible for ensuring timely maintenance and replacement of any unserviceable equipment within 24 hours. While this notice is not a request for proposals, expressions of interest are accepted and will be evaluated to determine if competitive procurement is feasible. Interested parties must submit their interest by the designated deadline via email to the contracting officer, Natalie Acevedo.
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