65--Orthopedic Screw, Plate Implant Components

The purpose of this sole source synopsis is to notify that the VA North Texas Health Care System intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, with Synthes Sales, West Chester PA, for the following plate and screw components for trauma implants. Quantity 3 each, 202.810 2.7mm cortex screw self-tapping 10mm, 202.812 2.7mm cortex screw self-tapping 12mm, 202.814 2.7mm cortex screw self-tapping 14mm, 202.816 2.7mm cortex screw self-tapping 16mm, 202.818 2.7mm cortex screw self-tapping 18mm, 202.820 2.7mm cortex screw self-tapping 20mm, 202.822 2.7mm cortex screw self-tapping 22mm, 202.824 2.7mm cortex screw self-tapping 24mm, 202.826 2.7mm cortex screw self-tapping 26mm, 202.828 2.7mm cortex screw self-tapping 28mm, 202.830 2.7mm cortex screw self-tapping 30mm, 202.832 2.7mm cortex screw self-tapping 32mm, 202.834 2.7mm cortex screw self-tapping 34mm, 202.836 2.7mm cortex screw self-tapping 36mm, 202.838 2.7mm cortex screw self-tapping 38mm, 202.840 2.7mm cortex screw self-tapping 40mm, 202.845 2.7mm cortex screw self-tapping 45mm, 202.850 2.7mm cortex screw self-tapping 50mm, 202.855 2.7mm cortex screw self-tapping 55mm plus additional part numbers. The action is necessary to acquire components for orthopedic surgery procedures that match the inventory of existing instruments. The North American Industry Classification System for this acquisition is 339112, small business size standard: 500 employees. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals/quotes. However, the government will consider all responses received within 5 calendar days of publication. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Questions shall be submitted electronically to [email protected].