Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C25525Q0526Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1c8ce83bc3da49c7b51cef6109174cae/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 15, intends to award a sole source contract to Olympus America, Inc. for the procurement of an Olympus Evis X1 Video System. This proprietary system is essential for compatibility with existing medical equipment at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The contract is justified under FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only one responsible source can fulfill the requirement. Interested parties may submit a capabilities statement by August 12, 2025, at 12:00 pm Central Time, to demonstrate their ability to provide the required system; however, the government reserves the right to proceed with Olympus America, Inc. if no viable responses are received. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Jessica D. Barton at jessica.barton1@va.gov.

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    Jessica D. Barton
    jessica.barton1@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15, intends to award a sole source contract to Olympus America, Inc. for an Evis X1 Video System. This system is proprietary and necessary for use with existing equipment at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The contract is justified under FAR 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source. The NAICS code for this procurement is 339112, and the PSC is 6515. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but interested parties may submit a capabilities statement by August 12, 2025, at 12:00 pm Central Time, to demonstrate their ability to provide the required system. The government reserves the right to proceed with Olympus America, Inc. if no viable responses are received.
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