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65--Pentax HD Video Colonoscopes and Endoscopic Utrasound Video Gastroscopes. This is not a Request for Quote, but rather a Notice of the Government's Intent to make a Sole Source Award to Pentax of America off their VA FSS Contract.

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The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System plans to enter into sole source negotiations with Pentax Medical Company, a division of Pentax of America, to purchase Model HD Video Colonoscopies and Endoscopic Ultrasound Video Gastroscopes, specifically models EC-3490LI, EC-3890LI, and EG-3670URK. This acquisition is deemed essential because the new equipment must be compatible with the existing Pentax video colonoscopes, endoscopes, and processors currently used in the Ambulatory Surgery Unit for gastrointestinal procedures. Pentax of America is the sole exclusive seller of these specific devices, making them the only source capable of meeting the Government’s compatibility requirements. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals but serves to inform interested parties who may submit supporting information by the specified deadline. The Government will review any responses solely to decide if a competitive procurement is warranted, with the final decision resting with the Contracting Officer. The relevant NAICS code for this procurement is 334510, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The contracting office is located at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in Pennsylvania, and all communications are to be directed to the Contract Specialist Ronald S. Mazzei via email, with no telephone inquiries accepted.

General Info

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare plans sole source purchase of compatible Pentax HD colonoscopes and gastroscopes.

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

NAICS

334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing

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PostedAug 16

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

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OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

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Full Description

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System intends to negotiate on a Sole Source basis with Pentax Medical Company a Division of Pentax of America, 3 Paragon Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645, to purchase the following Model HD Video Colonoscopies and Endoscopic UltraSound Video Gastroscopes, for the following reasons: RE: Product Model Numbers for Pentax Instruments being purchased. EC-3490LI EC-3890LI EG-3670URK It is essential to the government's needs, to purchase the Pentax of America, Inc. HD Video Colonoscopies and Endoscopic Ultrasound Video Gastroscopes, to add onto the Government's existing Pentax Video Colonoscopes and Endoscopes, processors, that is currently being used for GI procedures in the Ambulatory Surgery Unit of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, and since the Pentax Scopes must be compatible with the above mentioned existing Pentax equipment, and are the only manufacturer Scopes that are compatible with the existing equipment. In addition, it is essential to purchase the items from Pentax of America, since they are the sole exclusive seller of the above referenced equipment. This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Parties may identify their interest; accompanied by supporting literature, to the Contracting Officer no later than 8/20/2012 COB. Responses should be sent to contact@example.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. Information received will be for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. The NAICS Code for this item is 334510, and the small business size standard for this NAICS Code is 500 Employees. Contracting Office Address: Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Contracting Officer, 1010 Delafield Road, (90C-A), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15215-1802 Point of Contact(s): Point of Contact - Ronald S. Mazzei, Contract Specialist, Ph: +1 (555) 000-0000.