J065-- OFF SITE Olympus Endoscope Refurbishment
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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 (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified businesses capable of providing Off-site Full Factory Refurbishment of Olympus Endoscope model GIF-HQ190 for the Greenville Health Care Center. This is not a solicitation, but responses will inform future acquisition decisions. Responses are due April 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The required service involves a comprehensive off-site refurbishment of the Olympus Endoscope model GIF-HQ190. This includes:
- Disassembly and inspection of all components.
- Reassembly with a new insertion tube unit, including CCD with objective lenses, four angulation wires, light guide bundle with lenses, air/water channel, and biopsy channel.
- Additional repairs/replacements as needed, such as light guide connector, tension adjustment on control knobs, body control unit refurbishment, light guide tube repair/replacement, suction/air/water cylinder and tube replacement, light guide cover glass replacement, and switch button replacement.
- Leak testing to ensure watertightness and checking for proper insulation.
- Restoration of the endoscope to original OEM factory specifications.
All Field Service Engineers (FSE) must be experienced in equipment installation/set-up and possess OEM training on the specific equipment, with full access to OEM service publications and diagnostic software. Clinical Support Specialists providing operator training must also be OEM trained and accredited.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- PSC Code: J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies)
- Response Due: April 7, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published Date: March 26, 2026
Submission & Eligibility
Interested companies should respond via email to Krisanne.Dernago@va.gov with the following information:
- Company point of contact (name, title, phone, email).
- Company name, SAM UEI number, small business/socioeconomic status, and applicable office address.
- Relevant certifications and/or licenses.
- Capabilities statement.
Potential sources must be registered in the System for Awards Management (SAM) at SAM.gov and the SBA Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) at dsbs.sba.gov. Favorable past performance information in CPARS, FAPIIS, or PPIRS is also required.
Set-Aside
This is market research to determine potential set-aside requirements, including for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), if a solicitation is released.
Point of Contact
Krisanne Dernago, Contract Specialist, Network Contracting Office 6, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. Email: Krisanne.Dernago@va.gov.