65--Consignment for Abbott Vascular

The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS), Ann Arbor, MI, in accordance with FAR 6.302.1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Abbott Vascular of Abbott Park, IL for furnishing and maintaining an inventory of Coronary Stents and Catheters on a consignment basis in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract/consignment agreement. NAICS Code 325412 applies. The small business size standard is 750 employees. The Contractor shall deliver to the VAAAHS, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, for the period from date of award through September 30, 2011, with four (4) additional pre-priced option years. Supplies will be on consignment, the specified items to be used by the VA. Contractor shall ensure all items are available within ten (10) days of award. Items shall be stored in the Cardiac Cath Lab/Medicine Service. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 3:30 pm on March 21, 2011. No telephone or email inquiries will be accepted. All responses must be mailed to: VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, 2215 Fuller (54C), Attn: T. S. Feijoo, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Fedex or UPS to Contract Service Center, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby M, Suite 2200, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.