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 Cardinal Health/Snowden for the following items.SP90-6264 Grasper, Crocodile, Single Action (Qty 8) SP90-6324 Grasper, Mckernan Gi (Qty 4) SP90-7824 Grasper, Mckernan Gi, Dtouch2 (Qty 4) SP90-6368 Dissector, Maryland (Qty 8) 89-6301 Knot Pusher, Closed End (Qty 4) LA8706 Knot Pusher, Appel Type (Qty 4) SP90-8207 Needle Holder, Curved Right, Diamond (Qty 4) SP90-8208 Needle Holder, Curved Left, Diamond (Qty 4) 89-0505 Grasper, Diamond Flex, 5mm (Qty 4) SP90-7966 Grasper, Crocodile, Dtouch2, Double (Qty 8) SP90-7920 Grasper, Bullet Nose, Dtouch2 (Qty 8) SP90-7946 Clamp, Bowel, Dtouch2, 60mm Jaw (Qty 8) 89-6131 Dissector, Tunnel, Retro Gastric (Qty 4) The action is necessary to acquire instruments for gastric bypass 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 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
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