Reviewed

Olympus Alt-Pro Leak Testers

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (3600) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6515 | Last Modified: 05/24/2023

Procurement Summary

589-23-2-4652-0009 - Olympus Alt-Pro Leak Testers - for Wichita VAMC

Waiver Rationale Summary

Although this was an unrestricted solicitation, the Buy American Act is applicable to Brand Name procurement, we would be exercising an exception to the Buy American Act (FAR 25.103(b) Nonavailability) by utilizing a foreign manufacturer, as the product being requested is only foreign manufactured [end] product. This product is not domestically manufactured product.

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

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

05/16/2023

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

36c25523p0338

Solicitation ID

36C25523Q0311

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF