6515--Sources Sought Endoscope leak tester/maint unit
ID: 36C24625Q0499Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/77171bdb6ebe4ae1a6978ce1e1ff231d/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 6, is seeking qualified businesses to provide an Automated Endoscope Leak Tester and Endoscope Maintenance Unit. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather information on small business manufacturers or resellers capable of meeting specific requirements, including dual scope leak testing capabilities and compatibility with designated endoscope models. The procurement is critical for ensuring the proper maintenance and functionality of medical equipment used in outpatient clinics, thereby supporting patient care. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement and, if applicable, a letter confirming distributor status by March 10, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Byron Brown, the Contracting Officer, at Byron.Brown4@va.gov.

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    Byron BrownContracting Officer
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    Byron.Brown4@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs' Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to gather information on qualified businesses capable of supplying an Automated Endoscope Leak Tester and Endoscope Maintenance Unit. The notice invites responses from small business manufacturers or resellers, requiring a capabilities statement and, if applicable, a letter from the manufacturer confirming distributor status. Key specifications for the endoscope equipment include dual scope leak testing capabilities, electronic export features, and compatibility with specific endoscope models. The response deadline is March 10, 2025. This market research aims to inform the VA's acquisition strategy without incurring costs for respondents, highlighting a focus on assessing product availability and vendor qualifications for potential future solicitations.
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