W065--Olympus Surgical Scopes Lease and Services
ID: 36C24225Q0028Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

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Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (W065)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, intends to solicit a single source for the lease and full services of Olympus surgical endoscopes and ancillary equipment at the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System's Brooklyn Campus, with a performance period from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025. Olympus America Inc., as the original equipment manufacturer and sole authorized distributor, will retain ownership of the equipment throughout the lease term, ensuring the provision of necessary maintenance and support. This procurement is critical for maintaining high-quality healthcare services for veterans, as it involves specialized surgical instruments essential for various medical procedures. Interested parties must express their interest and demonstrate their capabilities by October 9, 2024, and should direct inquiries via email to Contract Specialist Lynn Krakowiak at Lynn.Krakowiak@va.gov.

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    Lynn KrakowiakContract Specialist
    (716) 862-6385
    Lynn.Krakowiak@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 2, intends to solicit a single source for the lease and full services of Olympus surgical endoscopes at the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System's Brooklyn Campus, from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025. Olympus America Inc., as the original equipment manufacturer and sole authorized distributor, will maintain ownership of the equipment throughout the lease. The notice invites interested parties to express their interest and demonstrate their capabilities by October 9, 2024, but it does not request competitive quotes. The document outlines specific models of surgical equipment to be leased and notes that interested contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM). Additionally, inquiries should be directed via email to Contract Specialist Lynn Krakowiak. The emphasis is on ensuring capability and compliance in providing necessary support for the surgical equipment, signifying the VA's commitment to quality healthcare services for veterans.
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