Endoscope Sole Source Notice.docx

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a firm-fixed price sole source contract with a Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions Inc. under the authority of VAAR 819.7008 (Deviation), Sole source awards to certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 and the size standard is 1000 employees.

The proposed procurement is for the purchase of Olympus Endoscope and Ureteroscopes for the Lebanon VA Medical Center. The endoscopes are intended to be used for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the thoracic and peritoneal cavities including the female reproductive organs. The device is also indicated for visualization of trans anal and transvaginal applications. The Olympus ureteroscopes can be utilized for endoscopic observation and therapy in the ureters, urethra, and urinary bladder.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or quotes. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

This notice satisfies the requirement at FAR 5.201(b)(1), to publicize the proposed contract action. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation will be made available. Any responses received will only be considered for the purposes of determining the marketplace for future procurements. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Inquiries will only be accepted via email to matthew.wright6@va.gov. Responses Due by 12:00 PM (EST) on January 8, 2024. This will be the only notice of the Government's intent to solicit and award to one source to satisfy this requirement.