SAM #36C261-26-AP-2563

VA Palo Alto requests Olympus Aplio i800 EUS XT Ultrasound System with extended warranty and training

The VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, under the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21, is seeking to procure an Olympus Aplio i800 EUS XT Ultrasound System for gastrointestinal endoscopies. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, VA Northern California Healthcare System - OEMs and Vendors: - Olympus (primary OEM for the ultrasound system) - Canon (OEM for extended warranty) - Products Requested: - 1 Olympus Aplio i800 EUS XT Processor with Advanced Features (Part Number: APLIO I800 EUS XT) - Includes 3-year standard warranty - 3 Canon Extended Warranty - 3 Years (Part Number: AI800EXTWAR) - Extended coverage for service/repairs after standard warranty - 1 APLIO US CABLE Ultrasound EUS-Aplio i800 (Part Number: APLIO US CABLE) - Trade-in of 1 Prosound F75 Ultrasound System (Part Number: Prosound F75, SN#: 205Q1129) - Services Requested: - On-site training and support for VA hospital staff on usage and maintenance - Unique Requirements: - System must comply with FDA and VA standards - Must be compatible with existing Olympus linear and radial ultrasound scopes - Delivery, installation, and training required at VA Palo Alto - Trade-in of existing Prosound F75 system - Total warranty coverage of 6 years (3-year standard + 3-year extended) - Olympus is the only OEM for the ultrasound processor; Canon is listed for warranty coverage.

Description

The VA Palo Alto Healthcare System is requesting an Olympus Aplio I800 EUS XT Ultrasound Processor to replace their current Prosound F75 Ultrasound processor which is no longer being manufactured or supported.

The VA Palo Alto Healthcare System has requested the Olympus Aplio I800 EUS XT ultrasound system as it will be compatible with the proprietary Olympus linear and radial ultrasound scopes currently in use. Switching to an ultrasound system other than Olympus would require the purchase of new scopes.

Any responsible source that feels it is capable in performing this requirement may submit a quote for the listed items from the solicitation and describe and/or submit documentation to support your capabilities.  The response will be considered by the agency.  Responses should be submitted to Dennis Fennelly at dennis.fennelly@va.gov no later than Tuesday, August 25th, 2026, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time, to be considered. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Any responses received will only be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in lieu of sole source contract described in this notice, and such determination shall be made at the sole discretion of the Government. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. If no responses are received, the government will proceed with the Sole Source acquisition.

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