J065--CSA CONTRACT FOR STORZ SCOPES| EDA:07/17/20 Updated EDA:STATUS: Assigned to E. Walker Sole Source, proprietary.

This Special Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs announces the intent to negotiate a sole source contract with Karl Storz Endoscopy-America INC. for the repair of instrumentation, electromechanical devices, and rigid and flexible endoscopes at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. The contract will be awarded under product service code J065 for Storz scopes, with a period of performance through July 17, 2020.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to award an annual service contract to Karl Storz for the maintenance and service of endoscopy equipment at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. As the original equipment manufacturer, Karl Storz is uniquely qualified to provide proprietary software support, training, and original manufacturer parts to ensure the continued optimal operation of the equipment. The estimated contract value is $662,520. Market research found no other companies able to provide the full scope of services required, and the sole source award to Karl Storz is justified given their expertise and ability to respond quickly to repairs, which are frequently needed and costly without a service contract. The point of contact for additional information is Evelyn Walker at Network Contracting Office 5 located in Huntington, West Virginia.