6515--GI Tower System

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 22, is seeking to procure a GI Tower System for the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The procurement involves leasing Olympus America gastrointestinal equipment, including HD colonoscopes, video processors, light sources, and related accessories for performing colonoscopies. The VA is conducting market research to identify potential suppliers capable of providing equipment leasing and full-service equipment repair maintenance services under NAICS code 339112. Respondents must submit their information by January 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time via email to Bridgett.Sharma@VA.gov, addressing 18 specific questions about their capabilities, business size, manufacturer relationships, and compliance with various requirements. The agency emphasizes that this Request for Information (RFI) is for market research purposes only and is not a formal solicitation.

The contract opportunity does not have a specific set-aside designation and will be open to businesses meeting the size standard of 1,000 employees. The proposed contract includes a base period from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, with two additional one-year option periods potentially extending the contract through April 30, 2028. The equipment must meet detailed technical specifications, including HD imaging capabilities, 3D positioning representation, CO2 insufflation capability, and support for single balloon enteroscopy with Narrow-Band Imaging. Vendors must provide a 30-inch or larger HD monitor and ensure FDA clearance for all equipment. While no specific award value is mentioned, the contract will be firm-fixed price, and the VA will conduct quarterly inspections to verify equipment sterility and maintenance. Interested vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide their Unique Entity ID when responding to the RFI.