This is a Request for Information (RFI) from the VA seeking sources to manufacture and deliver Olympus Arietta 850AT or equal Scanning System Ultrasonic Endoscopic machines to VA medical centers nationwide. The intended contract is a national, single-award requirements contract with a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. The performance location is nationwide, with delivery required to VA facilities throughout the United States. The government has specified detailed salient characteristics and contract line items for the system and an optional extended warranty. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract.