W065--Olympus Scopes (VA-25-00097594)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 has published a Special Notice announcing their intent to award a sole source purchase order to Olympus America, Inc. for Olympus Endoscope Lease and Service at the Rochester NY Veteran Outpatient Clinic located at 260 Calkins Road, Rochester, New York. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC code W065 (Lease or Rental of Equipment- Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment and Supplies) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract includes two option years and is specifically designated as a non-competitive sole source award. The VA's Network Contracting Officer 2 (NCO2) is managing this procurement process.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the vendor community of the VA's intention to proceed with a sole source award while providing an opportunity for other qualified vendors to demonstrate their capability to meet the requirements. Any firm believing it can fulfill the endoscope lease and service requirements must submit written notice with supporting evidence in sufficient detail by August 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST via email to Contracting Specialist Cara Grittner at cara.grittner@va.gov. The government will evaluate any responses received but retains sole discretion to determine whether to compete the procurement based on these submissions. Telephone requests or inquiries will not be accepted, and if no qualifying responses are received, the VA will proceed with awarding the contract to Olympus America, Inc. The procurement specifically covers two Olympus scopes with potential extension through the two optional years.