EUS Scope Lease B+4
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, has issued an Award Notice for a non-competitive firm fixed-price lease and service contract to Olympus America Inc. for EUS Scopes at the San Francisco VA facility. This award covers a base year plus four option years.
Scope of Work
This contract is for the lease and service of three (3) GF-UCT180 Curvilinear EUS Scopes (3.6mm), including associated service and maintenance. These scopes are essential medical and surgical instruments.
Contract & Timeline
- Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21
- Contractor: Olympus America Inc.
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Scope Lease and Service
- Duration: Base year plus four option years
- Award Date: January 29, 2026 (Published Date)
- Authority: FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B) - Limited Sources Justification for unique/specialized services.
Justification for Non-Competitive Award
The non-competitive award to Olympus America Inc. was justified due to the San Francisco VA's significant existing investment in Olympus endoscopes. Procuring non-Olympus scopes would necessitate duplicating investments, void existing warranties, and create administrative burdens related to compatibility. Market research confirmed Olympus America Inc. as the only vendor capable of meeting these specific compatibility requirements. A lease vs. buy analysis also favored leasing for cost savings and flexibility.
Additional Notes
The government will continue to monitor the market for future opportunities related to these types of medical instruments.