P03 36C260-26-AP-4454 Seattle endoscope bridge LSJ OVER SAT_Redacted.pdf

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 1 of 3 Revision: 02 Effective Date: 03/02/2026 Acquisition ID#: 36C260-26-AP-4454

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

FAR PART 8.405-6

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C260-26-AP-4454 JOFOC Log Number: FY26 - NCO 20 - 2105

(1) Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office 20, located at 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver, WA 98661, in support of VISN 20 VA Puget Sound Health Care System Funding: 663-26-1-9961-0001 and 663-26-1-213-

(2) Description of Action: This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple- Award Schedule Program (41 U.S.C. 152(3) and 40 U.S.C. 501). This is for the continuation of the lease and service for endoscopes, electronic video towers, and accessories. These items are needed to provide endoscopic services for the VA Puget Sound Health Care System.

Order against: FSS Contract Number: 36F79721D0168

Name of Proposed Contractor: Olympus America Inc.

Street Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway

City, State, Zip: Center Valley, PA 18034

Phone: 484-896-5000

(3) Description of Supplies or Services: This is for the continuation of the lease and service of endoscopes, video electronic towers, and accessories for VA Puget Sound Health Care System.

The estimated value of the proposed action is

Equipment Lease Service Month Total

(4) Identify the Authority and Supporting Rationale (see below and if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service.

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(A): An urgent and compelling need exists and following the ordering procedures would result in unacceptable delays: The current lease of endoscopes for VA Puget

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Sound health care system expired on July 31st, 2026 and a new lease was not awarded in time.

Without endoscopes all surgeries and procedures involving endoscopes would need to be rescheduled severely affecting patient care. This bridge is to continue the lease and service until a new contract can be awarded.

(5) Describe Why You Believe the Order Represents the Best Value consistent with FAR 8.404(d) to aid the contracting officer in making this best value determination: Prices offered on FSS contracts have already been determined to be fair and reasonable. This is a bridge contract and the prices are the same as the previous contract that has already been determined as the best value.

(6) Describe the Market Research Conducted Due to the urgent nature limited market research was conducted. A search was conducted using the Small Business Administration’s dynamic small business search but no vendors with active SBA certifications were found using NAICS code 339112 and keyword “Olympus”.

(7) Any Other Facts Supporting the Justification: In the long-term view, by leasing this equipment, rather than purchasing, future technologies or standards are introduced during the regular intervals of lease renewal. Olympus has been providing Satisfactory performance on orders with the VA Puget Sound Health Care System.

(8) A Statement of the Actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made: Any subsequent endeavor will have the marketplace surveyed to see if there is availability of competition.

(9) Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that processing of this limited sources justification restricts consideration of Federal Supply Schedule contractors to fewer than the number required by FAR Subpart 8.4.

Melodi E. Ballard Supervisory Administrative Specialist Seattle VAMC

MELODI

BALLARD

Digitally signed by MELODI

BALLARD

Date: 2026.08.18 12:45:09 -07'00'

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(10) Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP:

a. Contracting Officer’s Certification (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Gregory G. Watson Contracting Officer

NCO 20

b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over the SAT but not exceeding $900K):

I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

Krystal Weeks Branch Chief Medical Equipment

NCO 20

GREGORY

WATSON

Digitally signed by

GREGORY WATSON

Date: 2026.08.18 09:18:54 -07'00'

KRYSTAL WEEKS

Digitally signed by KRYSTAL

WEEKS

Date: 2026.08.18 14:40:20 -07'00'