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The Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center intends to enter into sole source negotiations with Olympus America to procure specific high-definition bronchoscopic equipment. The procurement includes one BF-H190 EVIS EXERA III diagnostic video bronchoscope, two BF-UC180F-A curvilinear array ultrasound bronchofibervideoscopes, one upgrade kit (A10-EBUS), and one detachable ultrasound cable (MAJ-1597). This equipment is planned to replace outdated scopes that are incompatible with the new platform used by the Medical Center. The BF-H190 represents the current generation of bronchoscopes and is fully compatible with the Cleveland VAMC’s existing systems. The Government is proceeding under the FAR 13.106(b) sole source authority due to proprietary information access, indicating that only Olympus America can meet their requirements. However, the notice invites other potential sources to express their interest and capability by a specified deadline to determine if the procurement can be made competitive. No solicitation is currently available, and any inquiries should be directed via email. The final decision to maintain the sole source approach rests solely with the Government based on responses to this notice.

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Louis Stokes VA Medical Center seeks sole source Olympus bronchoscopic equipment to replace outdated scopes.

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423450 - Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

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PostedSep 5

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Full Description

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FAR 13.106(B) This is a notice of intent of The Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10701 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 to negotiate sole source with Olympus America for supplying The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, Medical Service, with: 1 BF-H190:EVIS EXERA III High-definition diagnostic video Bronchoscope 1 EA 2 BF-UC180F-A:Curvilinear array (CLA) ultrasound bronchofibervideoscope 2 EA 3 A10-EBUS:Upgrade kit 1 EA 4 MAJ-1597:Detachable ultrasound cable for use with GF-UCT180 and BF-UC180F 1 EA This equipment will replace an older scope that is outdated and will not be able to be used with the new platform. The BF-H190 is the current generation of standard bronchoscopes and is compatable with the Cleveland VAMC platform. The Government believes that only one business can satisfy the agency requirements and intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106(b) - access to proprietary information. Other persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 5PM EST. Such capabilities information will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No solicitation is available at this time. All inquiries must be submitted by email to Rachelle Hamer at rachelle.hamer@va.

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