W065--Intent Olympus Endoscope Lease for the Iron Mountain VAMC
ID: 36C25225Q0086Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (W065)

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https://sam.gov/opp/cdb7faaf219e45339b175a371d1c7694/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Olympus America for the lease of endoscopes at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI. This procurement is specifically for the leasing and maintenance of endoscopes, as Olympus America has indicated that there are no authorized distributors for this equipment, and the facility has standardized on this brand. The NAICS code for this opportunity is 334510, which pertains to electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus manufacturing. Interested parties must submit their responses to Contract Specialist Ryan Nugent via email by 5:00 p.m. Central Time on November 18, 2024, referencing notice of intent 36C25225Q0086.

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    Ryan NugentContract Specialist
    Ryan.Nugent@va.gov
    Ryan.Nugent@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Special Notice regarding its intent to negotiate a sole source contract with Olympus America for the lease of endoscopes at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI. This notice indicates that there is no solicitation document available, meaning it is not a formal request for proposals or quotes. The lease is exclusively for endoscopes and their maintenance, as Olympus America has claimed no authorized distributors exist for this equipment. The Government may respond to inquiries but will not cover development costs for any responses received. Responses must be submitted via email to the listed contact, Ryan Nugent, by November 18, 2024. The associated NAICS code for this procurement is 334510, which pertains to electromedical apparatus manufacturing. This special notice serves as a preliminary communication about potential contracting actions in line with federal procurement policies.
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