GI SCOPE LEASE CLE
ID: 36C25025Q0094Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Consumer Goods Rental (532289)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b8d14c6507ea445b99aaee58ee6b2083/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to lease Olympus gastrointestinal scopes to support medical procedures for veterans at designated facilities in Cleveland, Ohio. The procurement involves a firm fixed-price lease for specialized colonoscopes and bronchoscopes, which are essential for compatibility with existing medical equipment at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC. The estimated contract value is $473,596.44, with a performance period from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities by November 14, 2024, and all inquiries should be directed to Rachelle Hamer at rachelle.hamer@va.gov.

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    Rachelle Hamer
    44052630307424
    rachelle.hamer@va.gov
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    36C25025Q0094.docx
    This document details a federal solicitation for leasing Olympus endoscopes for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to support gastrointestinal procedures performed on veterans at designated facilities in Cleveland, Ohio. The contract period runs from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025, with specific equipment including various models of colonoscopes and bronchoscopes. Key points include the responsibilities of the contractor for equipment delivery and installation, the oversight by the VA’s GI Nurse Manager, and compliance with federal regulations. Payment structure requires electronic invoicing, and the contractor must adhere to specific government holidays during service delivery. The solicitation includes stipulations favoring service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs/VOSBs) in the evaluation process, aiming to enhance contracting opportunities for veteran entrepreneurs. The contracting officer, Rachelle J. Hamer, oversees the procurement process, which is outlined in a structured manner through various sections addressing scope, performance monitoring, delivery schedules, and provisions specific to the contract execution. The document emphasizes compliance with federal acquisition regulations to ensure fair opportunity and accountability in government contracting processes.
    GSA ISS.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs' Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC intends to engage in a sole source procurement for GI scopes exclusively from Olympus America, Inc. under FAR 8.405-6(b)(1). The scopes are essential for their compatibility with existing processors and ultrasound machines utilized for various medical procedures, including EBUS and EUS. The VA requires a firm fixed-price lease for these unique GI scopes, which represent the only models capable of interfacing with specific medical equipment presently in use at the medical center. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities by November 14, 2024, detailing their business information, socio-economic category, product specifications, and delivery times. The document emphasizes that this sole source procurement decision is at the government’s discretion and urges potential suppliers to respond if they believe they can meet the stated requirements effectively. All inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to Rachelle Hamer via email, specifying the RFQ number in the subject line.
    S01 LSJ.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing to award a fixed-price delivery order to Olympus America, Inc. for the acquisition of specialized gastrointestinal scopes needed at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center (CLE VAMC). This procurement is justified under FAR Part 8.405-6 for limiting sources, as only Olympus provides scopes compatible with existing equipment and essential for maintaining GI and pulmonary procedures. The total estimated cost for the procurement is $473,596.44, with a delivery timeline set from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025. Comprehensive market research indicated no suitable alternative suppliers, confirming Olympus's unique capacity to deliver the required equipment. The justification includes concerns about existing equipment compatibility and an impending chip shortage impacting current scopes. The agency is committed to seeking further market options for future procurement while ensuring the urgency and strict requirements of this acquisition are met. Overall, the contract is deemed to represent the best value and is essential for continued health service delivery at CLE VAMC.
    S01 LSJ ATTACHMENT.pdf
    The document serves as a Limited Sources Justification for the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the procurement of gastrointestinal scopes from Olympus America, Inc. Specifically, the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 10 plans to award a firm fixed-price delivery order for various models of these specialized medical devices. The estimated value of the contract is $473,596.44, with delivery scheduled between December 1, 2024, and November 30, 2025. The justification cites that only Olympus can provide the required scopes which are uniquely compatible with their existing equipment at the Cleveland VAMC. Attempts to find alternative suppliers yielded no viable options, as they do not produce compatible scopes. Additionally, concerns about a chip shortage affecting maintenance on current models reaffirm the urgency for this acquisition. The document outlines the market research conducted, demonstrating no suitable other vendors and emphasizing the need to minimize overall costs associated with any necessary adjustments to current equipment. The approvals provided by the responsible contracting personnel serve to validate this limited sourcing strategy, reflecting the agency’s responsibility to procure these specialized medical supplies efficiently while adhering to established government procurement policies.
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