6515--OLYMPUS ENF-VH Flexible video Rhino Laryngoscopes
ID: 36C25625Q0737Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3266fdbad55b4e22b069699270b17966/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 23, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 23, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 26, 2025, 9:30 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Veterans Health Administration's Network Contracting Office 16, intends to award a sole-source contract to Olympus America Inc for the procurement of six ENF-VH Flexible video Rhino Laryngoscopes. This specialized medical equipment is essential for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, and the decision to pursue a sole-source contract is justified under FAR Part 8.405-6(a)(1)(B) due to Olympus being the exclusive supplier of these items. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements to the Contracting Officer, Arlene A. Blade, within three calendar days of this notice, with the effective contract date anticipated to be May 2, 2025. It is important to note that this announcement is not a solicitation for competitive bids, and the Government will not reimburse any costs incurred by respondents.

Point(s) of Contact
ARLENE A. BLADEContracting Officer
(318) 466-4281
arlene.blade@va.gov
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36C25625Q0737_1.docx
Apr 23, 2025, 8:09 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Veterans Health Administration's Network Contracting Office 16, intends to award a sole-source contract to Olympus America Inc for six ENF-VH Flexible video Rhino Laryngoscopes. This decision, justified under FAR Part 8.405-6(a)(1)(B), arises because Olympus is the exclusive supplier for this specialized medical equipment, necessary for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 339112 related to Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. The effective contract date is anticipated to be May 2, 2025. Interested parties may submit capability statements to the Contracting Officer, Arlene A. Blade, within three days of the notice. However, this announcement is not a solicitation for competitive bids, and the Government will not cover any costs incurred by respondents. The notice emphasizes the unique nature of the required equipment and the urgency of the procurement, underlining the necessity for a prompt acquisition without delays or cost duplication.
36C25625Q0737.docx
Apr 2, 2025, 6:05 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to gather information on potential sources for six ENF-VH video rhino-laryngoscopes for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. This request aims to identify qualified vendors and their size classification under NAICS code 339112. The document details the necessary system requirements and specifications, including components like a video system center, light source, and monitor, as well as specific operational characteristics of the endoscope, such as field of view and dimensions. The notice encourages companies to respond, indicating their business status, capabilities, and any relevant federal contracts, with a deadline for submissions by April 8, 2025. Emphasizing that this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, the VA seeks to assess market capabilities, aiding in future acquisition decisions. Responses must be submitted via email to the designated contracting officer.
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