W065--Endoscope Lease and Services
ID: 36C24825Q0079Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6995688d93f74258bf16f3476336119e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue a sole-source procurement for the lease and services of endoscopic equipment from Olympus America, Inc. This requirement is specifically for the Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System to support gastrointestinal (GI), pulmonary, and ears, nose, and throat (ENT) procedures. The procurement will be conducted under National Acquisition Center contract 36F79721D0168, in accordance with FAR regulations that allow for sole sourcing when only one supplier can fulfill the agency's needs. Interested parties may express their interest and capability by submitting responses by October 25, 2024, at 4:00 PM (EST) to Contracting Officer John Quijada Jr. at john.quijadajr@va.gov. It is important to note that this notice does not constitute a request for competitive quotes, and the Government is not obligated to award a contract based on the responses received.

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    John Quijada JrContracting Officer
    (561) 662-1845
    john.quijadajr@va.gov
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    36C24825Q0079 - Special Notice - Endoscopes Lease and Services.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a sole-source procurement notice for an Endoscope Lease and Services, specifically for Olympus America, Inc. The procurement will be managed under contract 36F79721D0168, complying with FAR regulations that permit sole sourcing when only one supplier can meet the requirements. The need arises from the Miami VA Healthcare System for endoscopic equipment supporting GI, Pulmonary, and ENT procedures. Though this is not a request for competitive quotes, interested vendors can express their interest and capability by submitting responses by the deadline of October 25, 2024. The notice clarifies that providing information does not guarantee an award and doesn't obligate the Government to compensate respondents. Respondents should refrain from including confidential information, as any non-proprietary data may be utilized in future solicitations. Overall, this notice indicates the VA’s focused approach to meeting specific medical equipment needs while following regulatory protocols.
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