Request For Information - Scopes Lease
ID: 36C25525Q0115Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

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

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/ba4488d02bc0459e8e16996b89481a8e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contract Office 15, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for leasing and maintaining various medical scopes and associated equipment. The RFI seeks information on capabilities related to bronchoscopes, ureteroscopes, cystoscopes, ENT scopes, gastroscopes, and urology scopes, along with necessary support equipment such as monitors, pumps, and cameras. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the availability of essential medical instruments that support patient care in VA Medical Centers. Interested companies must respond by January 6, 2025, providing details about their business size, socioeconomic status, and relevant capabilities, with all submissions treated as confidential. For further inquiries, 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 announcement is a Request for Information (RFI) Notice, 36C25525Q0115, from the VISN 15 VA Medical Centers aimed at identifying potential sources for leasing and maintaining various types of medical scopes and associated equipment. The scopes of interest include bronchoscopes, ureteroscopes, cystoscopes, ENT scopes, gastroscopes, and urology scopes, along with support equipment such as monitors, pumps, and cameras. The Government seeks information on interested companies’ capabilities and interests in responding to future solicitations. The anticipated contract will be a firm, fixed-price arrangement, with the issuance of a solicitation contingent upon the responses to this RFI. Interested companies must respond by January 6, 2025, providing details such as business size, socioeconomic status, and capabilities related to the requested equipment. This RFI serves neither as a solicitation nor a guarantee of contract award, emphasizing that all provided information will be considered confidential and that responders are responsible for their response costs. The RFI underscores the Government's commitment to ensuring competitive sourcing for the required medical equipment and services.
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