6515--Des Moines VAMC Ultrasound Bronchoscope Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C26325Q0557Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/a8325af5196e4201a0ae6060e31026f3/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Olympus America Inc. for the provision of Ultrasound Bronchoscopes, as outlined in their Special Notice. This procurement is justified under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B), indicating that only one responsible source can meet the agency's specific requirements for these medical devices. Ultrasound bronchoscopes are critical for various medical procedures within the VA healthcare system, ensuring that veterans receive the necessary diagnostic and therapeutic services. Interested parties are invited to submit their capabilities statements by March 17, 2025, to Contracting Officer Jeffrey Brown at Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov, as this announcement does not solicit competitive bids and no further solicitation will be issued.

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    Jeffrey BrownContracting Officer
    (651) 293-3009
    Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Olympus America Inc. for Ultrasound Bronchoscopes, under the authority of FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B). This action signifies that only one responsible source can fulfill the agency's requirements. The contracting office based in St. Paul, MN, has set the response deadline for interested parties to submit their capabilities statements by March 17, 2025. These statements must demonstrate clear capabilities to provide the necessary services. This announcement is not an invitation for competitive bids, and no further solicitation will be made available. If viable responses are not received by the deadline, the VA may proceed to negotiate exclusively with Olympus America Inc. The point of contact for this announcement is Contracting Officer Jeffrey Brown, who can be reached via email. The document outlines a clear procedure for expressing interest and emphasizes the significance of this sole source procurement for the VA's operational needs.
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