The Special Notice outlines the intent of the Department of Veterans Affairs to award a sole source contract for the Endoeye Flex 10 Videoscope to Olympus America, Inc., in support of the Fargo VA Health Care System. The notice, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, notes that Olympus holds a federal supply schedule contract that meets the needs for this medical equipment. It specifies that this action is not a request for competitive quotes, though interested parties may submit capability statements if they have authorization from Olympus to act as dealers or resellers. The primary classification for this procurement falls under the NAICS code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and the Product Service Code 6515 for Medical and Surgical Instruments. The response deadline is set for January 14, 2025, and all inquiries should be directed to the designated Contract Specialist, Emanuel Nevarez, via email. The document emphasizes the government’s discretion in determining the necessity of competitive procurement based on the responses received.

The Fargo VA Medical Center is seeking to replace non-repairable laparoscopes with new Olympus Endoeye Flex HD Videoscopes. The specific requirements include the purchase of two LTF-S190-10 models, which feature a 1000 field of view, forward viewing direction, and a depth of field of at least 18mm up to 100mm, with full autoclavability. The procurement includes a trade-in of two existing models. Delivery is required at the Fargo Health Care System at 2101 N Elm St., Fargo, ND 58102, with specific warehouse hours outlined for receiving shipments. The vendor is obligated to ensure all equipment, functional accessories, and shipping costs are included in the final product price and delivered within 30 days after the receipt of order (ARO). This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to upgrading medical equipment to ensure optimal healthcare delivery for veterans.