W065--Bridge Olympus EUG Scope Lease

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Olympus America for an Endoscope leasing and service program under the NAICS code 334510. This contract will serve as a bridge lease for equipment that includes both new devices and continued use of specific scopes from a prior lease, ensuring compatibility with existing Olympus infrastructure at the Eugene VA Medical Center in Oregon. The procurement is limited to a single source in accordance with FAR regulations, as no other supplier can meet the agency’s specific requirements. The anticipated award date was March 4, 2021, and this notice fulfills the regulatory requirement to publicize the intent without soliciting competitive proposals. Any submitted information will not be compensated or formally considered beyond market research purposes. The contracting activity is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contract Office 20, based in Vancouver, Washington, with Robert Hamilton serving as the contracting officer. This sole source action emphasizes continuity and compatibility with the current Olympus equipment and reflects a non-competitive process due to the unique nature of the required supplies and services. The notice clearly states it will be the only public communication regarding this procurement effort, underscoring that the agency will proceed directly to negotiation with the single identified vendor to satisfy its leasing needs.