VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER
Overview
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Original Source
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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), specifically the Network Contract Office 10 (36C250), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a Video System Center for the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center (CLE VAMC) in Cleveland, OH. The government intends to negotiate with Olympus America, Inc. on a brand name only basis, citing the need for compatibility with existing infrastructure. However, other interested parties are invited to submit their capabilities to assess the possibility of a competitive procurement. Responses are due by February 10, 2026, at 5 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for specific Olympus equipment, including CV-1500 Video System Centers, OEV321UH UHD 4K monitors, and necessary OEM power components. These items are critical for supporting clinical visualization and procedural imaging operations. The equipment must ensure full compatibility with the VA’s current Olympus-based infrastructure and standardized workflows, providing high-resolution imaging, seamless system integration, and manufacturer-supported reliability. The Product Service Code is 6525 (X Ray Equipment And Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Contractor: Olympus America, Inc. (Brand Name Only)
- Authority: FAR 8.4, "Limited sources justification and approval"
- Response Due: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 5 PM EST
- Published Date: February 3, 2026
Eligibility & Submission Requirements
While this is an intended sole source procurement, the VA is seeking information from other interested parties to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Vendors must submit the following information:
- Point of Contact (email and phone)
- Business name and address
- Business size (under NAICS 334510, size standard 1,250 employees)
- Applicable socio-economic category
- GSA, NAC, TAC, or SAC contract number (if applicable)
- Capability statement and/or brochures
- SAM UEI number
- Delivery days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
- Country of product origin
- OEM or distributor status (with OEM authorization if distributor)
Contact Information
All capabilities information must be submitted via email to Rachelle Hamer at rachelle.hamer@va.gov. The email subject line must be "RFQ 36C25026Q0284| Video System Center". No solicitation is available at this time.