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This Sources Sought notice also serves as a Request for Information (RFI). The intent behind this dual-purpose notice is twofold: firstly, to identify and engage with qualified sources of supply, part... This Sources Sought notice also serves as a Request for Information (RFI). The intent behind this dual-purpose notice is twofold: firstly, to identify and engage with qualified sources of supply, particularly small businesses and other socio-economic categories; and secondly, to gather valuable input from the industry that can help refine our requirements. By doing so, we aim to ensure that our solicitation not only reaches capable suppliers who can meet our needs but also benefits from the latest industry insights and innovations. We encourage all interested vendors to respond with both their capability statements and any feedback or suggestions they may have on the draft requirements. This comprehensive approach will help us to better shape our solicitation in a way that increases competition, enhances value, and promotes effective outcomes. The Government is seeking sources capable of leasing and supporting complete Endoscope Systems that meet the Government’s minimum technical requirements (MTRs) listed in the attachment , regardless of manufacturer. The Government's intent is to include all ancillary items to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the OEM and as clinically required. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) is issuing this Sources Sought Notice in accordance with FAR 10.002(b)(2) as a means of conducting market research to identify and engage qualified sources with the capability and the resources to meet the Veterans Health Administration s (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program requirement for leasing endoscopy systems. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This Sources Sought Notice is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this notice. There is no solicitation available at this time. See attachment 36C10G25Q0116.pdf for details.