Endoscope Lease
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Health Readiness Contracting Office (HRCO) at Fort Detrick, MD, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought synopsis to identify qualified businesses capable of providing an Endoscope Lease for Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) at Fort Campbell, KY. The requirement is for the lease of specific Olympus GIF-EZ1500 and CF-EZ1500DL endoscopes, which must be new and compatible with existing government-owned Olympus equipment. Responses are due by February 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the lease of:
- Four (4) Olympus Model GIF-EZ1500 Endoscopes
- Five (5) Olympus Model CF-EZ1500DL Endoscopes The lease must include loaner equipment during maintenance periods. All endoscopes must be new and compatible with existing Olympus CV-190 Endoscopy Image Processor, Olympus UCR Endoscopic Insufflator, Olympus CVL-190 Flexible Endoscope Fiber Optic Cable Light Source, and Olympus WM-DP2 Endoscopic Video. Offerors must be authorized agents capable of leasing new Olympus equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Contract Type: Sole-source (unless market research reveals other authorized distributors)
- Set-Aside: None specified (determination pending market research; may be set-aside for small businesses or full and open competition)
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published: February 13, 2026
Evaluation
The results of this market research will help the Health Readiness Contracting Office determine the appropriate method of procurement. Responses will be used to identify qualified businesses and inform decisions regarding potential set-asides for small businesses or full and open competition.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a capability statement, limited to five pages, including:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, and email.
- Company's business size and socioeconomic status.
- Detailed technical capability to provide the required services, including status as a licensed or authorized partner of Olympus America Inc.
- Summary of past performance and experience leasing endoscope equipment. Submissions must be sent via email to jessie.g.hart.civ@health.mil and jessie.g.hart.civ@army.mil. This is not a solicitation, and the government will not assume financial responsibility for response costs.