J065--Olympus Endoscope Repair

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 has published a Special Notice for sole source contract award to Olympus America Inc. for endoscope repair services. The VA intends to award this contract under FAR 6.302-1 "Only One Responsible Source" authority for repair of two specific Olympus endoscopes requiring full factory refurbishment due to worn angulation wires. The contract falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and is designated as PSC J065 for maintenance and repair of medical equipment. The services will be performed for the Nebraska Western Iowa VA Medical Center, with Olympus America Inc. located in Waltham, Massachusetts identified as the sole source provider. This notice is not a competitive solicitation but rather notification of the VA's intent to proceed with a direct award.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the contracting community of the VA's intention to award a sole source contract while providing an opportunity for other qualified firms to demonstrate their capabilities. Any company believing it can meet the specific requirements for Olympus endoscope repair must submit a written response via email to Contract Specialist Arielle Lifto by 10:00 AM Central Standard Time on July 21, 2025. Responses must include supporting evidence in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the repair requirements for the two specified Olympus endoscope models. The VA retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with competition based on any responses received. If no qualifying responses are submitted by the deadline, the VA will proceed with the sole source award to Olympus America Inc., with an anticipated award date of July 25, 2025.