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NOTICE OF INTENT - ENDOSCOPES
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The Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Shiprock Service Unit, plans to restrict competition and negotiate directly with Olympus America, Inc. for the procurement of colonoscopes and gastroscopes. The colonoscopes feature Scope Guide technology, which enhances physician efficiency by providing real-time visualization during procedures, while the gastroscopes offer high-definition imaging and Narrow Band Imaging technology for better visualization of mucosal and vascular structures. Delivery of the products is expected within 30 days of contract award. This procurement falls under the NAICS code 339112 for Medical and Surgical Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. To ensure compatibility and integration with existing medical equipment, competition will be limited as per RFO 12.102 for acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold. The cohesive operation of these advanced endoscopy tools is critical for safe and effective use. This notice is not a solicitation but an intent to restrict competition; however, vendors may submit capability statements by June 5, 2026, for government consideration in deciding whether to proceed with a sole-source award or open competition. All responses must be written and submitted via email to the designated contact, Karen James.
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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.