6515-- 36 Mos Olympus Videoscope Lease - Base Year Ordering Cincinnati VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, has awarded a firm fixed price contract to Olympus America Inc. for the lease of Olympus Urology CystoNephro scopes. This contract supports the Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center under Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 and spans a total period of 36 months, which includes a base year plus two option years. The total contract value is approximately $1.25 million. Olympus America Inc., located in Center Valley, PA, is the original equipment manufacturer providing the scopes under this agreement, which ensures continuous access to essential urology videoscopes for the medical center. The procurement was conducted as a sole source firm-fixed-price purchase, classified under NAICS code 339112, reflecting the specialized nature of the equipment and the unique supplier capabilities of Olympus America Inc. A Notice of Intent to Sole Source was issued prior to the contract award, allowing a five-day window for any challenges or capability statements, though none resulted in a change. The contracting office operates out of Dayton, OH, with Barbara Robertson serving as the primary contracting specialist for this award. This lease arrangement ensures the Cincinnati VAMC maintains critical diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities in urology care, leveraging the expertise and proven technology from the original manufacturer.