J--Service Contract Olympus Endoscopes for Lexington VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source, firm fixed price contract to Olympus America Inc. 3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034. This procurement will be made under the authority of Title 41 U.S.C. 3304 and implemented under FAR 6.302-1 -- Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. A Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition and VA Form 2268, Small Business Program and Contract Bundling Review have been approved at the appropriate levels. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811219. Olympus America Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer. This requirement is for: Department of Veterans Affairs Lexington VA Medical Center 1101 Veterans Drive Lexington, KY 40502-2235 This notice satisfies the requirement at FAR 5.201(b)(1), to publicize the proposed contract action. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation will be made available. Any responses received will only be considered for the purposes of determining the market place for future procurements. The Government will not pay for information submitted. This will be the only notice of the Government's intent to solicit, negotiate, and award to one source to satisfy this requirement.