Brand-name Only Olympus Bronchoscopy Tower w/ Associated Accessories
ID: 36C26125Q0091Type: Sources Sought
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

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Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

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MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified sources for the procurement of a brand-name Olympus Bronchoscopy Tower, including associated accessories, for the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System located in Reno, Nevada. The specific items required include a 32-inch monitor, a CV-190 EVIS EXERA III video processor, a light source, various cables, and support equipment such as a mobile workstation and storage units. This procurement is crucial for enhancing the capabilities of healthcare services provided by the VA, ensuring that facilities are equipped with advanced medical technology. Interested parties must submit their responses to the contracting specialist, Joeferson Gawaran, by 10 AM Pacific Time on November 8, 2024, as this notice serves as a market research initiative rather than a solicitation for bids.

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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources for the procurement of a brand-name Olympus Bronchoscopy Tower and associated accessories for the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno, Nevada. The notice serves as a market research initiative, not a solicitation for bids. It outlines the specific items required, including a 32-inch monitor, video processor, light source, various cables, and support equipment like a mobile workstation and storage units. Interested parties must submit their responses to the contracting specialist, Joeferson Gawaran, by 10 AM Pacific Time on November 8, 2024. The notice emphasizes that submissions are for informational purposes only, with no obligation on the part of the government to award a contract. This initiative aims to assess the market and determine the best acquisition methods, reflecting the VA's commitment to providing services through equipped healthcare facilities.
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