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Ears, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Microscopes (Q0608)

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (3600) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6525 | Last Modified: 01/21/2025

Procurement Summary

This waiver is being submitted pre-award for microscopes and accessories. The tentative awardee is Metro Medical Equipment and Supply, a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB).

Waiver Rationale Summary

There are currently not any domestically manufactured microscopes that meet the requirement.

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

IMAGING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VETERINARY

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

01/13/2025

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

36C25525P0048

Solicitation ID

36C25524Q0608

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF