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NOTICE OF INTENT - ENDOSCOPES
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The Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Shiprock Service Unit, intends to award a single-source contract to Olympus America, Inc. for the procurement of specialized endoscopes, including colonoscopes equipped with Scope Guide technology for real-time positional visualization during procedures and gastroscopes featuring high-definition imaging and NBI technology to enhance mucosal and vascular visualization. Delivery is expected within 30 days of award, and the acquisition is classified under NAICS code 339112 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Competition is being restricted to ensure seamless integration and compatibility with existing equipment infrastructure, as interoperability is critical to maintaining safety and efficacy during endoscopic exams. This action is taken under RFO 12.102, which permits restricted competition for acquisitions below the simplified acquisition threshold when technical coherence among systems is essential. This notice is not a solicitation and does not obligate the government to award a contract. Vendors wishing to be considered for potential competition must submit a written capability statement by 4:30 PM MST on June 5, 2026, via email to karen.james@ihs.gov; verbal responses will not be accepted. The government retains full discretion to determine whether to proceed with a sole-source award or open competition based on submissions received. The point of contact for correspondence is Karen James, and the place of performance is Shiprock, New Mexico, though the contracting office is located in Window Rock, Arizona. No formal solicitation will be issued in conjunction with this notice.
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Shiprock, NM, 87420, USASet-Aside
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The Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Shiprock Service Unit in Shiprock, NM, intends to restrict competition and negotiate an award with Olympus America, Inc (UEI: FLWQVLFLMEL3) for the following endoscopes:
• Colonoscopes- includes Scope Guide technology, which provides real-time visualization of the scope position during colonoscopy procedures to help physicians recognize loops and improve insertion efficiency.
• Gastroscopes- provides high-definition imaging and NBI technology, allowing improved visualization of mucosal and vascular structures during upper gastrointestinal examinations.
The anticipated delivery of the products is within 30 days of the award. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 339112-Medical and Surgical Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1000 employees.
In accordance with RFO 12.102, for acquisition valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold, competition will be restricted to ensure the endoscopes are compatible and integrated seamlessly with existing equipment infrastructure. The features, designs and functionality of the equipment operating in a cohesive manner are imperative for safe and effective endoscopic procedures.
This Notice of Intent to Restrict Competition is not a request for quotations, and a solicitation will not be issued in conjunction with this Notice of Intent. Any vendor that believes it can provide the stated supplies may provide a capability statement. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Responses to this notice shall be submitted no later than 4:30 PM (MST) on 6/05/2026 via email to karen.james@ihs.gov.
A determination by the Government on whether to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competition or proceed with a single-source award.
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