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/5c4edf1d7f6140dea2e5fce24b7343d7/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a limited source contract for the lease of Olympus endoscopes at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI. This procurement is necessitated by Olympus America's claim of having no Authorized Distributors for equipment leasing, coupled with the medical center's established standardization to the Olympus brand. The endoscopes are critical for medical procedures, ensuring that the facility can maintain high standards of care. Responses to this special notice are due by 5:00 p.m. Central Time on November 18, 2024, and should be directed to Contract Specialist Ryan Nugent at Ryan.Nugent@va.gov.

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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) has issued a special notice regarding its intent to negotiate a limited source contract for the lease of Olympus endoscopes at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI. This notice is not a request for proposals or quotes, as there is no solicitation document available. The decision to pursue a sole source agreement with Olympus America arises from their assertion of lacking Authorized Distributors for equipment leasing, and the medical center's established standardization to the Olympus brand. Responses to this notice are due by November 18, 2024, to the specified contact, Ryan Nugent. This initiative aims to streamline procurement for necessary medical equipment while adhering to regulations surrounding sole source contracts within the VA procurement framework. The relevant NAICS code for this acquisition is 334510, focused on electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus manufacturing.
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