65--Advanced Perfusion System

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to Terumo Cardiovascular Systems for one (1) Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1, North American Industry Classification System Code is 421450. This is in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, for Other Than Full and Open Competition. Announcement 673-194-05. Delivery to be made to James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33612. This is an emergency purchase to replace one (1) non-functional unit of two (2) existing Heart Lung machines used in open heart surgery. It is imperative for our open heart program to have two (2) functional Heart Lung machines. The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 will provide continuity with the remaining Sarns MDL 9000 Heart Lung machine. Terumo recently purchased Sarns. The anticipated date of award is September 29, 2005. This notice of intent is not a request for offers. Written inquires or comments regarding this announcement may be faxed to Sandra T. Jackson 813-903-4838, or via email [email protected], or mailed to James A. Haley VA Hospital (90C), 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612.