6515--Bronchoscope CIVAHCS

This Special Notice announces a contract award by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 (VISN 23), for the procurement of medical equipment. The award was made to Olympus America Inc., located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, on March 24, 2026. The contract, numbered 36F79721D0168, covers the purchase of a therapeutic bronchoscope and related equipment for the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines. This is a civilian agency procurement classified under NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). The total award amount is $29,280.00, reflecting the cost of the specified medical equipment.

The procurement was executed as a sole-source award justified under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), which permits limiting sources when only one vendor can provide supplies or services at the required level of quality due to unique or highly specialized requirements. In this case, the justification centers on technical compatibility: the bronchoscope model BF-1TH190 EEEIII HD must be compatible with the existing Olympus CV-190 processor already in use at the facility, and Olympus specifications restrict compatibility to specific Olympus scope series exclusively. The solicitation was posted on March 24, 2026, with a response deadline of April 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time. While this was a sole-source award rather than an open competition, the notice documents the justification and award details in accordance with federal procurement transparency requirements. The procurement was processed through the GSA Federal Supply Schedule program, and the contracting office is located in Coralville, Iowa.