--Notice of Intent to Award a Single Source Procurement - PCF-Q180AL Innoflex(TM) Adjustable Stiffness Ultra-Slim Video Colonoscope

The Womack Army Medical Center plans to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Olympus USA, Inc. for the procurement of a single PCF-Q180AL Innoflex Adjustable Stiffness Ultra-Slim Video Colonoscope intended for use in the Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic. This action is authorized under FAR 6.302-1 due to the unique capability of the supplier, indicating that Olympus USA is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's specific requirements. The acquisition will be conducted under FAR Part 12, which governs commercial item acquisitions, and simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 13 will be applied. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals but rather a formal notification of the government's intent to proceed with a single-source contract. The relevant NAICS code for this procurement is 423450, corresponding to medical equipment wholesale distribution, and the business size standard is set at 100 employees. For inquiries related to this procurement, the designated Contracting Specialist can be contacted directly via email. This streamlined procurement approach aims to meet the specific clinical needs of the Womack Army Medical Center efficiently while adhering to federal acquisition regulations.