6515--Olympus Ear Nose & Throat Scopes - 36 Month Lease - Cincinnati VAMC - Intent to Sole Source
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center (CVAMC), has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Delivery Order to Olympus America Inc. for a 36-month lease of Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) scopes. This includes new equipment, maintenance, and technical support. The government intends to sole source this requirement, believing only Olympus America Inc. can meet the needs.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers a 36-month lease (Base + 2 Option Years) for Olympus ENT scopes. The scope includes:
- Renewal of the existing lease for Olympus ENT scopes, incorporating a rollover of current equipment.
- Provision of new Olympus ENT scopes.
- A comprehensive Maintenance Agreement.
- Dedicated Technical Support. The equipment and services must be compatible in form, fit, and function with existing systems.
Contract Details & Justification
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Delivery Order.
- Period of Performance: 36 months (Base + 2 Option Years).
- Set-Aside: None (Intent to Sole Source).
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,000 Employees.
- PSC: 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). This procurement is conducted under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and GSAR 538.7104-4 (Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer). The VA states that these are direct replacement parts/components for existing equipment, and only Olympus America Inc., as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), possesses the required capabilities.
Submission Requirements
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or offers, and no solicitation package is available. However, interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement must submit clear and convincing evidence demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Key Dates & Contact
- Responses Due: Friday, March 27, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: March 25, 2026.
- Point of Contact: Lonnelle Jones, Contract Specialist, at lonnelle.jones@va.gov.