W--Lease Agreement for Laparoscopic Camera and Generator Systems

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center located in Shreveport LA, intends to issue a Sole Source lease agreement for a high density (HD), deflectable-tip laparoscope camera with distal chip technology and autoclavability and generator systems with associated equipment to Olympus America Inc., 3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034-8229, Phone: 800-548-5515. Olympus America Inc is the only know source for the high density (HD), deflectable-tip laparoscope camera with distal chip technology and autoclavability. The lease agreement also include: Full repair coverage with no cap for all contracted equipment, Accidental damage coverage at no additional charge, On-site back-up endoscopes for duration of lease with a minimum number of two scopes on contract, Prioritized repairs - 24-48 turnaround for most repairs, Next day shipping in both directions included at no extra charge, 24/7 technical support and customer care, Training and support provided by Olympus Endoscopy Support,On line repair tracking and history at www.olympusamerica.com/serviceportal, Specialists on-site at this facility, Full access to preventative Maintenance and Education Courses offered through Olympus University. The lease agreement is for a Base year period from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 with four (4) option years. The lease agreement is to be awarded as a Sole Source under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 532490. The size standard is $7.0 million. Place of Performance: Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101-4295 POC: Brenda C. Russo, Contract Officer