6515--Eye Instruments - Notice of Contract Action

This is a notice of contract action (NOCA). The purpose of this NOCA is to notify industry of the VA s intent of contact action, using other than competitive procedures for sole source awards to verified SDVOSB concerns, as authorized by VAAR 819.7007. Notice of contract action: Miami VA Contracting intends to issue a sole source, firm fixed price contract using other-than competitive procedures, to Melling Medical for the purchase of Katena surgical instruments, including forceps of various types, nucleus manipulators, flieringa rings, and sisnskey lens hook angled rounds. Estimated value of this acquisition is $26,000.00. Estimated award date is on or before April 28, 2021. This is not a solicitation for quotes. Documentation provided to the Contracting Officer indicates that Melling Medical is solely authorized to provide Katena and Blink surgical instruments to the federal government. Responsible sources may submit a capabilities statement which shall be considered by the agency for future procurements but shall in no way bind the agency. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this NOCA or any follow-up information requests. All information shall be in writing, sent via email. Responses must be received no later than 11:59am EST, April 7, 2021.