65--Smith & Nephew Disposable Surgical Instruments

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17, intends to negotiate a sole source contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and authority for FAR part 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source for the following items listed in attachment RFI 36C25718U0053. The associated NAICS code for this requirement is 339112. The vendor will be Smith & Nephew, Inc., 1450 Brooks Road, Memphis, TN 38816. Description of requirement: Smith & Nephew Disposable Instruments listed in attached RFI. A firm fixed price contract with no option years is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government s belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government s intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. 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 10:00AM EST on Tuesday, 18 September 2018. Shantelle Mayfield Contract Specialist 210-694-6330 [email protected]