W--671-17-3-074-0069 Olympus ENT scope lease Intent to Sole Source

The Network Contracting Office 17 of the Department of Veterans Affairs plans to award a firm-fixed price contract for leasing Olympus ENT surgical scopes, specifically for the Surgical Service at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio, Texas. The scopes must be fully compatible with the existing Olympus CV-190 processors and CLV-190 light sources, and all flexible scopes (ENF-V2 model) need to be able to connect seamlessly to these devices. This contract will be conducted under FAR Part 13, which governs the acquisition of commercial items, ensuring streamlined procurement procedures. The solicitation, identified as VA25717N1090, indicates a sole-source intent and is aligned with NAICS code 339113, covering surgical and medical instrument manufacturing. Responses to the solicitation were due by July 28, 2017. The place of performance is tied to the South Texas Veterans Health Care System with the contracting office based in San Antonio. This leasing arrangement supports the healthcare facility’s operational needs by providing critical medical equipment compatible with their current systems, thereby enhancing their surgical capability and patient care services.