W065--Notice of Intent to Sole Source – 6-month Lease and Service for Karl Storz Endoscopy Equipment
ID: 36C25625Q0316Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (W065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cb1af8f3caf24da1a492dc45927ac2c3/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a six-month lease contract for Karl Storz Endoscopy Equipment to L1 Enterprises Medical Equipment and Supplies, valued at $99,156.18. This procurement aims to ensure the availability of essential endoscopy tools, including light cables, camera systems, and surgical carts, at the Overton Brooks Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, while long-term solutions for equipment needs are being explored. Interested parties are invited to express their capability to compete for this contract, although submission does not guarantee a competitive procurement process; all responses must be submitted to Contract Specialist Tammy DeMille by December 31, 2024, at 1:00 PM CST.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tammy M DemilleTammy DeMille, Conract Specialist
    (832) 352-2915
    tamm.demille@va.gov
    Files
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    36C25625Q0316.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a notice regarding its intent to sole source a 6-month lease and service for Karl Storz Endoscopy Equipment. This solicitation is identified by the solicitation number 36C25625Q0316. Responses must be submitted by December 30, 2024, at 1:00 PM Central Time. The contracting office is located at the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 in Houston, Texas. The equipment will be utilized at the Overton Brooks Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. The solicitation falls under the product service code W065 and is categorized under NAICS code 532490. Interested parties can reach out to Contract Specialist Tammy DeMille via email for more information. The document underscores the VA's commitment to maintaining essential medical services through procurement processes designed to efficiently secure necessary equipment for veteran health care facilities.
    Notice of Intent.pdf
    The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 plans to award a six-month sole-source contract to L1 Enterprises Medical Equipment and Supplies for leasing Karl Storz Endoscopy Equipment at the Overton Brooks Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Shreveport, LA, costing $99,156.18. This arrangement aims to ensure continued service while a long-term solution is sought. The lease will cover multiple pieces of endoscopic equipment essential for medical procedures, including cameras, monitors, and surgical carts. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 532490 and is authorized by specific U.S. statutes, focusing on providing uninterrupted medical services. Interested parties may express their capabilities to compete and must submit evidence of authorization from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) by December 30, 2024. The notice emphasizes that responses will be used to determine potential competition, and there will be no reimbursement for submitted costs. The delivery of gray market items is prohibited, ensuring compliance with contract terms. The anticipated award date is December 31, 2024.
    Notice of Intent - Amendment 0001.pdf
    The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 intends to award a six-month lease contract for Karl Storz Endoscopy Equipment to L1 Enterprises Medical Equipment and Supplies. This contract, valued at $99,156.18, will run from January 3, 2025, to June 30, 2025, pending long-term solutions for equipment needs at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 532490 and is made under various statutory guidelines to ensure continuity of medical services without interruption. The leased equipment includes a variety of endoscopy tools, such as light cables, camera systems, and surgical carts, along with an associated service agreement covering several proprietary devices. Interested parties may express their capability to compete for this contract, although submission does not guarantee a competitive procurement process. Contractors must be authorized dealers or resellers for the OEM products and must adhere to strict compliance regarding gray market products, which are prohibited. The final responses must be submitted to the Contract Specialist by December 31, 2024.
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