6515--Olympus Scopes/Arietta
ID: 36C24625Q0662Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

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Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/59368b51198f4c058788c40b8e7c4b4f/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 6, intends to award a sole-source contract to Olympus America Inc. for the procurement of Olympus Scopes and Arietta systems, which are essential medical instruments requested by the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center. This procurement is justified under FAR Part 8.405-6(a)(1)(B) due to the specialized nature of the products, which are only available from a single source, ensuring that the specific needs of veteran healthcare services are met without unacceptable delays or additional costs. The contract is set to be effective on April 30, 2025, and interested parties may submit capability statements to the Contract Specialist, NaTasha Hawkins, at natasha.hawkins@va.gov within three calendar days of this notice, as this announcement does not constitute a request for competitive quotes.

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    NaTasha HawkinsContract Specialist
    (757) 316-3937
    natasha.hawkins@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to award a sole-source contract to Olympus America Inc. for the procurement of Olympus Scopes and Arietta systems. This decision is based on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) allowing non-competitive solicitations when a product is only available from a single source. The Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center has specifically requested these highly specialized medical instruments, deemed essential for their operations. The contract, set to be effective on April 30, 2025, will follow a firm fixed-price model. Interested parties may express their capability to meet the requirement by submitting statements to the Contract Specialist, NaTasha Hawkins, within three days of this announcement. The scope emphasizes that this notice does not serve as a request for competitive quotes, and the government holds no obligation to procure the items mentioned, as they prioritize specific needs the market has determined cannot be met through alternative sources. The procedural context of this RFP is aligned with the broader goals of ensuring timely acquisition of specialized medical equipment for veteran healthcare services.
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