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Automated Endoscope Leak Tester – Leavenworth and Topeka
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through VISN 15 Network Contracting Office 15, is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of supplying Automated Endoscope Leak Tester systems for the Leavenworth and Topeka VA Medical Centers. This initiative seeks six fully integrated systems, with three designated for each location, along with six wall mount holders. The requirement is based on the Olympus America Inc. ALT-Pro Automated Endoscope Leak Tester or an approved equal, with performance standards mandating dry air leak testing capability, parallel testing of two endoscopes, an automated three-step workflow with RFID scanning, an LCD display with real-time feedback, and storage capacity for up to 13,000 records. The system must be compatible with major endoscope brands including Olympus, Fujifilm, and Pentax, and support both automatic dry testing and manual wet testing modes. Response documentation must include marketing materials demonstrating compliance with salient characteristics, confirmation of the product’s country of origin, and verification that the submitter is an authorized distributor of the manufacturer’s equipment. The vendor must also provide on-site installation including electrical safety verification, RFID calibration, network setup, and diagnostics, followed by hands-on training for up to fifteen clinical staff delivered by a manufacturer-trained representative. All deliverables are contingent upon successful completion of installation and training, requiring submission of comprehensive user documentation, RFID database setup with endoscope specifications, quality assurance protocols aligned with VA standards, training completion certificates, and ongoing support contact information. The government will verify equipment functionality through built-in self-check diagnostics upon startup, system configuration validation, and connectivity testing for electronic data export. While this notice is not a solicitation and no contract will result from responses, responses are critical to inform future acquisition strategy, including potential set-aside determinations under Public Law 109-461 for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. Companies must submit their responses via email to Matthew Curl by June 29, 2026, including point of contact details, SAM.gov UEI number, small business status, and full company address. No costs associated with responding will be reimbursed, and the government reserves full discretion to modify requirements or proceed with a full and open competition if market interest does not support a set-aside option.
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Topeka, KS, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Automated Endoscope Leak Tester – Leavenworth and Topeka
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THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This Sources Sought Notice is intended only for information and planning purposes at this time, and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Additionally, the Government reserves the right to revise the requirements of the proposed action before the release of any associated solicitation. This notice is not a Request for Quotes (RFQ).
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, is seeking information and potential qualified sources capable of providing Automated Endoscope Leak Testers for the Leavenworth and Topeka VA Medical Centers.
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Please review the attached Statement of Work. This is a brand name or equal requirement. Feedback or suggestions are welcome.
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For market research purposes, all responses to this notice will be reviewed, regardless of business size or socioeconomic category. Review of responses to this notice will support later refinement/determination of set-aside requirements, if a solicitation becomes available.
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Interested companies can respond via email to matthew.curl@va.gov, with the following information:
(1) Company point of contact, including name, title, phone number, and email address.
(2) Company name, SAM.gov UEI number, small business/socioeconomic status of the company, and address of the applicable office.
(3) Provide marketing literature of the available product that meets the salient characteristics provided in the Statement of Work.
(4) State country of origin of the product(s) referenced in the response.
(5) State whether the potential source is authorized distributor of the manufacturer’s product(s).
Additional information may be requested by the Contracting Officer at a later time.
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The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this source sought notice. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government shall in no way be bound to this information if a solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside, if applicable. However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or FULL and OPEN competition will be considered.
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