W065--FY25 Contract for Leased EUS Scopes (VA-25-00001385)
ID: 36C24825N0104Type: 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)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract for the leasing of equipment compatible with Olympus Surgical Scopes, specifically targeting verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. The contract, estimated at approximately $620,484.12 for the initial term, may reach a total value of $1,240,968.24 if the option year is exercised, and is being issued under FAR 6.302-1(ii)(B) provisions. This equipment is crucial for augmenting the existing Olympus equipment at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, ensuring continued high-quality medical services. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capabilities statements via email to the Contracting Officer, David Henry, by 12:00 PM EST on October 10, 2024, to be considered for future procurement opportunities.

    Point(s) of Contact
    David HenryContracting Officer
    (561) 631-3352
    David.Henry3@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Special Notice regarding the intention to award a sole source contract for leasing equipment compatible with Olympus Surgical Scopes. This contract is estimated to cost approximately $620,484.12 for the initial term, with potential arbitration driving the total value to $1,240,968.24 if the option year is exercised. The contracting authority is West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, and the action is taken under the FAR 6.302-1(ii)(B) provision, aimed at verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. Olympus America, Inc. has been identified as the sole manufacturer and authorized distributor of the necessary equipment. Although no solicitation for quotes will be made, other responsible sources are encouraged to submit capabilities statements for future procurement considerations. Interested parties must respond via email by October 10, 2024, at noon Eastern Time. This notice serves to inform industry participants about the contract action while soliciting input from qualified vendors for potential future opportunities.
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