65--VISN CARDINAL HEALTH CUSTOM PACKs Emergency

The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS), Ann Arbor, MI, in accordance with FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and Compelling Urgency, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Cardinal Health Inc. , Dublin, OH for providing Custom Surgical Packs. NAICS 339112 applies, the small business size standard is 500 employees. The contractor shall deliver the products to the VAAAHS at 2215 Fuller Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105, and Indianapolis VAMC 1481 W 10th St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 for the ordering period of contract award for six (6) months, with one six (6) month option period. Products are to be delivered FOB destination within 72 hours ARO. This notice 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 NLT 3:30 EST on 9/11/2013. No telephonic inquiries or e-mail responses will be accepted. All responses must be mailed to VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, 2215 Fuller Rd. (54C), Attn: Chuck Lakin, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. UPS or FEDEX to Contract Service Center, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby M, Suite 2200, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.