W065--Intent to Sole Source Olympus Videoscope - 36 Months Lease Cincinnati VAMC
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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 Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, intends to award a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to Olympus America Inc. for a 36-month lease of Olympus Videoscope equipment for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center (CVAMC). This requirement includes the renewal of existing urology scopes and new Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS and EBUS) scopes, along with comprehensive maintenance and technical support. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, not a request for competitive quotes.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide:
- A 36-month lease (Base + 2 Option Years) for Olympus Urology Scopes, including the rollover of existing equipment.
- New Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS and EBUS) scopes.
- Comprehensive Maintenance Agreement.
- Technical Support.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: 36 months (Base + 2 Option Years)
- Anticipated Award Date: March 9, 2026
- NAICS Code: 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,000 Employees)
- PSC: W065 Lease or Rental of Equipment: Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies
- Published: March 5, 2026
Sole Source Justification & Response
This procurement is conducted under FAR Part 12 and GSAR 538.7104-3, with a sole source justification approved by the Head of Contracting Activity (HCA). The government does not anticipate receiving responses to this notice. However, interested parties who disagree with this sole source action may submit a letter of interest. This letter must demonstrate the firm's capability, certifications, authorization to compete, and provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Submission Details
- Response Deadline: March 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- Submission Method: Email only to Contracting Specialist Barbara Robertson at Barbara.Robertson@va.gov.
- Subject Line: "36C25026Q0365 - Notice of Intent".
- No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Information received will be used solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. No reimbursement for costs.
Additional Notes
Delivery of gray market items to the VA constitutes a breach of contract.