65 - Heart Valve and Rigid Saddle Ring Consignment Agreement

The South Texas Veterans Healthcare System, Audie L. Murphy Division, intends to award a sole source consignment contract with 1 base year and (2) oneyear options for renewal to St. Jude Medical. St Jude Medical will provide aortic heart valves, CAVGJ series and rigid saddle rings, RSAR and B10 series under this consignment agreement. This agreement is being conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation subpart 13.501(a)(2)(I), test program, using simplified acquisition procedures. This brand name and manufacturer is the only acceptable products as determined by the STVHCS surgical department to meet the needs of patient care. This sole source consignment agreement is under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(5) and 38 U.S.C. 8123. This notice is being provided in accordance with, OFPP Memorandum dated April 17, 2006, “Publication of Brand Name Justifications”.