J065--Olympus Scope Repair Intent to Sole Source For Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC
ID: 36C25025Q0179Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5c9fa4a0e00e44d7b2f312c58af31445/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 10 in Cincinnati, Ohio, intends to negotiate a sole source Firm-Fixed Price Contract for an Olympus Scope Repair Agreement with Olympus America, Inc. This procurement is specifically for the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, highlighting the unique capabilities of Olympus America to fulfill the repair requirements for medical equipment. Interested contractors may submit a capabilities statement for consideration, although no solicitation package will be provided, and the government will not reimburse any costs incurred in response to this notice. Responses are due by December 23, 2024, and should be directed to Contract Specialist Sara Wood at sara.wood1@va.gov.

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    Sara WoodContract Specialist
    sara.wood1@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 10 in Cincinnati, Ohio, is planning a sole source acquisition for an Olympus Scope Repair Agreement with Olympus America, Inc. This contract, valued as a Firm-Fixed Price, pertains to the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. The government believes Olympus is uniquely qualified to fulfill this requirement and intends to exclusively negotiate with this company, citing the lack of competitive proposals. Interested contractors may submit a capabilities statement to be considered, but there will be no solicitation package available. Responses are due by December 23, 2024. The notice fulfills regulatory publication requirements and emphasizes that the government will not cover any costs incurred from responses to this notice, reaffirming the intention to proceed with Olympus America, Inc. for the specified services.
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