65--WA97010A STROBE LED CLL-S1

The Department of Veteran Affairs plans to award a sole source purchase order to Olympus America, Inc. for two StrobeLED CLL-S1 Stroboscopy Light Sources, identified by part number WA97010A. This procurement will bypass competitive bidding under the statutory authority allowing exceptions when only one responsible source is capable of fulfilling the agency’s requirements. The designated NAICS code for the purchase is 339112, and no solicitation or request for proposals will be issued since no other supplies or services can meet the needs specified. The government has issued a notice of intent but emphasizes that responses or inquiries must present clear and convincing reasons demonstrating that competition would be beneficial. The decision to proceed without competition rests entirely with the government, and any response must be submitted by 11 a.m. EST on May 3, 2015, via email to the assigned Contracting Officer. The contract is managed through the Department of Veteran Affairs’ Network Contract Office 02, based in Albany, NY. This action underscores the specialized nature of the equipment required and the government's reliance on Olympus America as the sole source provider for this particular stroboscopy light system.