The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO 12) Great Lakes Acquisition Center, plans to enter a sole-source procurement with OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. for Olympus Urology scopes. This action, identified under solicitation number 36C25226Q0093, falls under FAR 8.405-6(b). Other interested entities may submit responses demonstrating their capabilities by December 31, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CST. However, this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and the government retains discretion regarding opening the requirement to competition. No solicitation document is currently available, and the government will not cover costs incurred by responders. The NAICS code for this procurement is 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing). All inquiries should be directed to Mack Taylor at Mack.Taylor2@va.gov by the response deadline, referencing “Notice of Intent from SAM.GOV” in the subject line.
The Oscar G. Johnson VA Veterans Hospital in Iron Mountain requires a Limited Sources Justification for a new Brand Name Only Equipment and Maintenance contract for Olympus Urology Scopes. These scopes are already implemented at the facility. The contract will cover a base year plus two option years. This justification, identified by Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C252-26-AP-0436, outlines the need for this specific brand due to existing infrastructure and aims to ensure continuity of service and best value. Market research was conducted, and the justification includes required approvals from contracting staff, with a certification signed on November 19, 2025.