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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Battle Creek VA Medical Center and Contracting Activity NCO 10, plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Olympus America, Inc. for the lease of endoscopy equipment, including colonoscopes, light sources, video processors, and necessary accessories. This contract also covers maintenance and repair services to be performed by Olympus as the original equipment manufacturer. The contract is anticipated to be a firm fixed price Blanket Purchase Agreement with option years, covering the period from October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2021. The acquisition is justified under the authority that there is only one source reasonably available to meet the VA’s requirements, specifically citing the unique capabilities of Olympus America, Inc. This notice serves to inform of the intent to sole source without soliciting competitive proposals, and it emphasizes that this is not a solicitation or request for offers. Any party interested in demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government must submit clear and convincing evidence by the stipulated deadline of September 26, 2018. The contract falls under NAICS code 334516, and all inquiries or responses are to be directed to the designated contract specialist, Brooke Hansen. The government expresses its intent to proceed by negotiating exclusively with Olympus America, underscoring the vendor’s exclusive capability to fulfill the lease and associated service requirements for this specialized medical equipment.

General Info

VA to sole source lease and maintenance contract for Olympus endoscopy equipment, firm fixed price.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

NAICS

334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing

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Timeline

PostedSep 26

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

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OfficeDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Office AddressDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement The Department of Veterans Affairs, Battle Creek VA Medical Center, NCO 10 Contracting Activity intends to negotiate a sole source contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) Only one source reasonably available for the following items listed below. The associated NAICS code for this is 334516. The vendor will be OLYMPUS AMERICA, 3500 Corporate Parkway, PO BOX 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610. Description of requirements: Lease of endoscopy equipment manufactured by Olympus America, Inc. to include two (2) different styles of colonoscopes, two (2) light sources, two (2) video processors and associated equipment and accessories for this equipment necessary for the WHCC to properly utilize the endoscopes. Services to be included as part of this acquisition is maintenance and repair services conducted by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Olympus America, Inc. Period of Performance: October 1, 2018- September 30, 2021. A firm fixed price BPA with option years is anticipated. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 4:30 pm on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Brooke Hansen Contract Specialist contact@example.gov