6515--Notice of Intent to Sole Source ABBOTT LABORATORIES Aortic Valves & Rings Buffalo VA Consignment Agreement

This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source announcement only. This is not a request for formal proposals or quotes. Any responses to this announcement will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this announcement or the Government use of such information. This notice does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated for this effort. Purpose and Objectives: The VISN 02, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2, is issuing a notice of intent to pursue a non-competitive procurement with Abbott Laboratories for aortic valves and rings. Abbott has been determined as the only one responsible source as determined in accordance with procedures prescribed in FAR 13.106 and the anticipated contract action is hereby publicized in accordance with FAR 5.101 and 5.203. The purpose of this notification is to communicate the Government s intent to solicit and award a non-competitive purchase of these items. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL OR COST PROPOSALS. The VA Medical Center in Buffalo, NY requires a consignment agreement with Abbott in order to have a ready supply of various types and sizes of aortic valves and rings. They will be utilized to prevent destructive disease processes. There is no set pattern of specific sizes for each surgery event. This allows for the underutilized stock to be turned around prior to the expiration date of the unused product. The NAICS code is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing The Size Standard is 750 Employees The Product Service Code is 6515 Medical & Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies This non-competitive award is implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b), as it has been deemed that only one source is available to meet this specific requirement. The Government intends to procure this sole source requirement under FAR Parts 12 and 16. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This notice of anticipated contract action is published as required by 15 USC 637 , USC 1708, and implemented by FAR 5.201(a). Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the government. Place of Performance: Buffalo VA Medical Center 3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 Point of Contact: Cheryl Whitton, Contract Specialist [email protected]