W065--Sources Sought GI scope lease Sources Sought for the Hines VAMC

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE.

The NCO 12, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, 115 S. 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee, WI 53214, is performing market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified: (1) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (2) Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB); or (3) Small or emerging small business firms, or (4) Other Than Small business firms, to provide a lease of Flexible GI scope, video processors, and light sources to the Hines, IL VAMC

General Requirements:

Brand Name or Equal leased products will be evaluated

The listed parts are known to meet the government s needs products meeting all the salient characteristics will be considered

Submit responses to the Contracting Specialist, Ryan Nugent at Ryan.Nugent@va.gov no later than 8:00 am (Central Standard Time), 12/NOV/2025.

ELUXEO Endoscopic Video Imaging System High Definition Video Processor

ELUXEO Endoscopic Video Imaging Light Source with 4 LED Multi-Light Technology

Endoscopic Ultrasound Processor with Elastography and Trackball Keyboard (CP-1TB)

Fujifilm Ultra Slim Video Colonoscope

Fujifilm High-Resolution Video Colonoscope

Fujifilm Video Routine Colonoscope

Fujifilm Ultra Slim Video Gastroscope

Fujifilm High-Resolution Video Therapeutic Video Gastroscope

Fujifilm High-Resolution Video Gastroscope

Fujifilm Endoscopic Ultrasonic Scope (Radial Scan)

Fujifilm Endoscopic Ultrasonic Scope (Curved Linear Array Scan)

Fujifilm Flexible Duodenoscope

FujiFilm Dual Channel Gastroscope

Dual Channel Gastroscope/Sigmoidoscope

Eizo 32" LED Medical Grade Monitor

26" HD Medical Grade IPS LED Monitor

MONITOR ROLL STAND WITH KEYBOARD TRAY

FS-1 Footswitch for Processing Platforms

RS232C Cross Cable

RC-102-6 TRIGGER CABLE FOR COMPUTERS

RC-102-25 Processor remote to computer serial port BNC to 9 pin

CC6-101 Interface Connection Cable between SU-1/SU-1 Platinum/SU-8000 and Eluxeo/EPX-4440HD

All Inclusive Service Contract Monthly All Inclusive Service Contract Monthly One Year Term

Salient Characteristics:

Salient Characteristics of Endoscopy Scopes Used in GI and Pulmonary Medicine

Endoscopy scopes are sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic instruments designed to visualize, assess, and perform interventions within the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts. While all scopes share core components such as a flexible insertion tube, optical imaging system, suction/insufflation channels, and working channels specific characteristics vary based on anatomical application and procedural requirements.

I. General Shared Characteristics

Feature

Description

Purpose

Flexible insertion tube

Long, steerable shaft with variable stiffness

Allows navigation through natural body lumens with minimal trauma

High-definition optical imaging

Fiberoptic or digital chip-on-tip technology

Provides detailed visualization of mucosal surfaces for accurate diagnosis

Working channel(s)

Channel(s) that allow passage of accessories (forceps, snares, brushes, needles)

Enables both diagnostic sampling and therapeutic intervention

Suction and irrigation capabilities

Integrated vacuum and flushing capabilities

Maintains clear visualization and manages secretions

Insufflation (air/CO )

Controlled lumen expansion

Enhances visualization by opening natural tissue planes

Ergonomic control head

Allows angulation, suction control, air/water functions

Ensures precise scope maneuverability and operator comfort

Reprocessable design

Constructed for high-level disinfection/sterile processing

Ensures infection control and VA regulatory compliance

II. GI Scopes (Gastroenterology Service)

Scope Type

Key Characteristics

Primary Applications

Gastroscope (Upper Endoscope)

Short to medium length, small diameter, wide field visualization, CO insufflation standard

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD): evaluation of esophagus, stomach, and duodenum; biopsy; hemostasis; dilation

Colonoscope

Longer insertion length, variable stiffness shaft, large working channel for therapeutic tools

Colonoscopy: detection/removal of polyps, management of GI bleeding, surveillance for IBD and malignancy

Duodenoscope (Side-viewing)

Side-angle viewing system and elevator mechanism in distal tip

ERCP: cannulation of bile & pancreatic ducts, stone removal, stenting

Enteroscope

Extended length for small bowel navigation, may interface with balloon-assisted systems

Deep small bowel evaluation for obscure GI bleeding or mucosal disease

III. Pulmonary Scopes (Bronchoscopy Service)

Bronchoscope Type

Key Characteristics

Primary Applications

Flexible Bronchoscope

Narrow diameter for airway passage, superior steering control, suction & lavage capability

Airway inspection, secretion clearance, BAL, bronchial biopsies, foreign body retrieval

Video Bronchoscope

High-resolution digital imaging with improved mucosal detail

Advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy and tumor evaluation

Therapeutic Bronchoscope

Larger working channel to accommodate instruments (cryoprobes, argon plasma probes)

Endobronchial therapy, airway stent placement, tumor debulking

Ultrasound Bronchoscope (EBUS)

Integrated radial/endobronchial ultrasound transducer with sampling needle capability

Mediastinal lymph node mapping, minimally invasive staging and tissue diagnosis

Key Differences Between GI and Pulmonary Scopes

Category

GI Scopes

Pulmonary Scopes

Anatomical Pathway

GI lumen (alimentary tract)

Tracheobronchial airway tree

Diameter & Length

Larger diameters, longer insertion lengths

Smaller diameters with more delicate distal steering

Insufflation

CO commonly used for comfort and mucosal expansion

Air and suction control vital for maintaining airway patency

Contamination Risk

High risk with duodenoscopes (elevator mechanism) requiring enhanced reprocessing workflow

Risk related to airway secretions strict HLD required across all scopes

Therapeutic Complexity

ERCP carries highest procedural complexity

EBUS and endobronchial laser/cryotherapy represent higher pulmonary complexity

Software requirements:

Must be compatible with the following software:

PROVATION

ORACLE (Cerner)

CPRS

WINDOWS 10 or newer

All interested firms who can meet the requirements stated above should respond, in writing,

INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOWING:

Company name.

Address.

Point of contact (name/title/telephone number/e-mail address).

FSS / SEWP Contract number, if applicable.

SAM Unique ID number.

Tax ID number.

Indication of which business category (SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business or Other Than Small Business) for which the organization qualifies.

A capability statement that addresses the organization s qualifications and ability to provide the requirement depicted above.

Documentation from manufacturer (i.e. correspondence from manufacturer) of your firm being an authorized distributor for the manufacturer.

Submit responses to the Contracting Specialist, Ryan Nugent at Ryan.Nugent@va.gov no later than 8:00 am (Central Standard Time), 12/NOV/2025.

36C25226Q0083 GI Scope Lease shall be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement.

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The NAICS Code 532490, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, is applicable to this acquisition; the size standard is $40.0 million. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. The Government will use responses to this notice to make an appropriate acquisition decision. This is the only notice; no other copies of this notice will be provided.