Attch 05 Single Source Justification Olympus Bronchoscope Redacted.pdf

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 2 of 3 with the ultrasonic system and fiberoptic cart that is currently in use. We are requesting only Olympus scopes without having to replace the carts. Purchasing non-Olympus equipment would require the procurement of all new attachments, equipment that connect to the bronchoscopes, software that would capture and upload pictures to Vista medical records system, which would result in substantial increase in cost and time to replace all equipment that could not be recovered by the VA through competition.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

Market research identified Olympus America, Inc, a large business, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and an authorized Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) distributor, OEM letter on file.

Through market research efforts, NCO4 identified Olympus America, Inc, a large business, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and an authorized Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) distributor, OEM letter on file.

System for Award Management (SAM) Contract Opportunities (CO). NCO4 posted a Sources Sought notice (36C24423Q0137) on 11-14-2022 and closed 11-24-2022 at 5:00 PM EST. This effort produced one (1) response: (SDVOSB).

VA Vendor Information Page (VIP) Database. NCO4 conducted a keyword search of North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) "339112" and "Olympus Bronchoscope" in Vendor Information Pages (VIP), Search found two (2) vendors. Of the 2 Vendors only is an authorized distributor of the OEM, Olympus America, Inc.

General Service Administration (GSA) Advantage Website. NCO4 conducted the following searches.

A keyword search of "Olympus Endoscope" in GSA Advantage, GSA electronic library (eLibrary) and VA National Acquisition Center Contract Catalog Search Tool (CCST) (NAC) found 2 vendors. The is the OEM, Olympus America, Inc. and (FSS V797D-50441). Part number BF-

Price Listing. The older model, BF-UC180F was found both on and

g. Part number BF-H190 was found on GSA Advantage and only Olympus

America, Inc as a distributor.

A keyword search of "Olympus Bronchoscope" conducted on Federal Procurement Data System Next Generation found two (2) vendor: Olympus America, Inc and (SDVOSB). FPDS search is the most recent:

5/27/2021 36C24821P1238 (SDVOSB)

10/12/2021 36C24222P0051 (SDVOSB)

7/1/2022 36C26322P0734 , Inc

VA

Additional National Acquisitio

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Electronic Catalog (ECAT). NCO4 reviewed DLA ECAT for items.

Vendor, , LLC maintains both items on their catalog with pricing that is within