Reviewed

Olympus BX43 Antinuclear Antibody Laboratory Microscopes (ANA Microscopes) and accessories (Brand Name or Equal) (Q0595)

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (3600) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 09/20/2024

Procurement Summary

Olympus BX43 Antinuclear Antibody Laboratory Microscopes (ANA Microscopes) and accessories (Brand Name or Equal) is needed for the VA Health Care System in Boston, MA.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Market research did not reveal any domestic product that can meet the requirement. Public notices did not produce any responses offering domestics products.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

313310 - Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills

Date Submitted

09/13/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

36C24124Q0595

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF