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This is a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a federal contract opportunity for medical equipment leasing services. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VISN 10), Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center (CVAMC) intends to negotiate a sole source, firm-fixed-price delivery order with Olympus America Inc. (3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034-8229) for a 36-month renewal lease of Olympus Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) scopes, which includes a base year plus two option years. The scope of work encompasses rollover listing of equipment from the existing lease, new ENT scopes, a maintenance agreement, and technical support. The Product Service Code is 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies), and the NAICS code is 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

The procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and GSAR 538.7104-4 (Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer), as these are direct replacement parts and components requiring form, fit, and function compatibility with existing installed systems. The Government maintains that only Olympus America Inc. possesses the required capabilities to meet this requirement. Responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government must be submitted to Contract Specialist Lonnelle Jones (lonnelle.jones@va.gov) by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 27, 2026. The contracting office is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office, 10 8888 Keystone Crossing, Suite 325, Indianapolis, IN 46240 (ZIP Code 46240), with Solicitation Number 36C25026Q0387.

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Special Notice Special Notice

SUBJECT*
Olympus Ear Nose & Throat Scopes - 36 Month Lease - Cincinnati VAMC - Intent to Sole Source

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*
46240
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C25026Q0387
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
03-27-2026 5pm EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA
ARCHIVE
30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
N
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
6515
NAICS CODE*
339112
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 325 Indianapolis IN 46240

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Lonnelle Jones lonnelle.jones@va.gov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL
https://www.va.gov
URL DESCRIPTION
Department of VA
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
lonnelle.jones@va.gov
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
email

DESCRIPTION

Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Olympus Scopes Lease 36M (Base + 2 Option Years)

Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center (CVAMC) at 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220-2213, intends to negotiate a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed-Price, Delivery Order to one large business, Olympus America Inc, 3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034-8229, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for this requirement.

The Contractor shall provide the following commercial equipment and services:

· Renewal Lease for Olympus Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) scopes 36 Months (Base + 2) including rollover listing of equipment from existing lease

· New ENT scopes.

· Maintenance Agreement (Included)

· Technical Support (Included)

The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. The NAICS Size is 1,000 Employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6515 – Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.

This procurement is being conducted under Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and in accordance with (IAW) GSAR 538.7104-4, Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer, these are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment. The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing.

A firm fixed price contract with base plus two option years is anticipated and shall be awarded. 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 5:00 pm EST, on Friday, Mar 27, 2026. Point of contact is Lonnelle Jones, e-mail lonnelle.jones@va.gov.

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