Endoscope Equipment Lease and Full Maintenance Service Agreement
ID: 36C25725Q0494Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)San Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/723da5c106a74c16bd867f45e24585e5/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 17, is seeking responses from qualified small businesses for a Sources Sought Notice regarding the lease of endoscopic equipment and full maintenance services for the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System located in Austin, TX. The procurement aims to secure a comprehensive maintenance agreement that includes repair coverage, accidental damage protection, loaner equipment, educational training, and technical support, with a focus on various endoscopic models and accessories compatible with existing VA systems. Interested businesses are required to submit detailed information about their qualifications and capabilities by April 17, 2025, noting that this notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Dayna Cantu at dayna.cantu@va.gov or by phone at 512-922-0142.

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    Dayna Cantu
    (512) 922-0142
    dayna.cantu@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs - Network Contracting Office 17 issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research, seeking responses from qualified small businesses to provide leased endoscopy equipment and maintenance services for the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System in Austin, TX. The expected service includes a full maintenance agreement featuring comprehensive repair coverage, accidental damage protection, loaner equipment, educational training, and technical support. The required supplies primarily focus on various endoscopic models and accessories, alongside compatibility with existing VA systems. Interested businesses must submit detailed information regarding their qualifications, business size, and capabilities by April 17, 2025. The notice clarifies it is not a solicitation but a means to determine businesses’ qualifications and understanding of the projected needs for endoscope leasing and services. The request emphasizes that all provided responses will be treated as proprietary, and no contractual obligations will arise from this notice.
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