6515--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - to Olympus America Inc. A Sole Source Delivery Order For Olympus Bronchoscope In Support Of The Fargo VA Healthcare System, Fargo ND.

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue a sole source delivery award to Olympus America, Inc. for an Olympus brand Bronchoscope. The award will be a delivery order against the Olympus America, Inc. contract on the GSA/FSS Multiple Award Schedule. The bronchoscope must be compatible with and interface seamlessly with the Olympus Bronchoscope system currently owned and used by the VA Medical Center. Interested parties may submit their brand and model of bronchoscope, along with their firm's capability statement, for consideration. The key aspects of this opportunity include: * The requirement for an Olympus brand Bronchoscope, model BF-XT190 * Compatibility with the Olympus Bronchoscope system, including accessories and equipment * The need for a delivery order against the Olympus America, Inc. contract on the GSA/FSS Multiple Award Schedule * The consideration of responses from interested parties for a potential competitive procurement * The requirement for a capability statement and other information from interested parties