VISN3 endoscopy standardization - olympus

In accordance with VHA Directive 2009-004 and VHA Handbook 1761.1, and the 4/19/2010 DUSHOM (10N) (WebCIMS No. 451818) memo to standardize the leasing of Endoscopes and related equipment, the following VISN3 facilities intend to negotiate with Olympus America, Inc. for a multi-year lease for various endoscopes and associated video systems, light source, and monitors :



1. Northport VAMC

2. ManhattanVAMC

3. Bronx VAMC

4. Montrose VAMC

5. Castle Point VAMC





The contract period is expected to run from date of award September 15, 2011 through September 14, 2014 with two (2) one-year option periods.



The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one (1) source in accordance with FAR 8.402(f) and under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2). This procurement is based on the determination that the government's minimum needs can best be satisfied by services available from only one source.



The NAICS Code is 339112.



The majority of the procurement will be purchased through the mandatory FSS schedule.



The following list below are items that are NOT on FSS schedule:



Product # Qty

GIF-H180J 2

EU-ME1 1

OEV-261H 1

GF-UCT180 1

MAJ-1597 1



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This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Telephone or faxed inquiries will not be accepted.



To be considered, responses must be received no later than 3:00 pm, August 29, 2011.



Responses must be submitted in by email to the Contracting Officer at Christopher.Ward@va.gov.