Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Healthcare System, VISN 10 Contracting Activity intends to negotiate a sole source contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B): Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized for the following items listed below. The associated NAICS code for this equipment lease is 339113. The vendor, OLYMPUS AMERICA, INC is located at 3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034, Ph: 800-848-9024. Description of equipment requirements: Endoscopy equipment manufactured by Olympus America, Inc. to include two (2) different styles of colonoscopes, two (2) light sources, two (2) video processors and associated equipment and accessories for this equipment necessary for the Wyoming CBOC to properly utilize the endoscopes. Services to be included as part of this acquisition is maintenance and repair services conducted by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Olympus America, Inc. A firm fixed price contract with no option years is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source. This is not a Request for Proposal; this is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source requirement.

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