6505--Microspheres - Notice of Contract Action

This is a notice of contract action (NOCA). This is not a solicitation for quotes. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this NOCA or any follow-up information requests. The purpose of this NOCA is to notify industry of the VA s intent of contact action and possibly gain knowledge of other potentially-qualified sources and their size classifications. Notice of contract action: Miami VA Contracting intends to issue a sole source, firm fixed price contract under FAR part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, to Sirtex Medical for the provision of ten doses of SIR-Spheres Y90 resin microspheres for selective internal radiation therapy. This acquisition is sole sourced due to urgency of requirement. The estimated value of the acquisition is $170k. Estimated award date is on or before May 10, 2021. Vendors who believe they can meet the requirements, and who wish to be considered for future opportunities, should submit a capability statement providing clear and convincing evidence supporting the assertion. In addition to the urgent nature of this procurement, information available to the CO indicates that Sirtex Medical is the sole source manufacturer and distributor of the subject supply items. All information shall be in writing, sent via email, and must contain sufficient detail to allow the government representative to evaluate for future consideration. Responses should be received no later than 12:00pm EST, May 12, 2021.