65--65- POLYESTER MESH CONSIGNMENT

The South Texas Veterans Healthcare System, Audie L. Murphy Division, plans to award a sole source consignment contract to United States Surgical for the supply of polyester mesh repair products under the "Parietex Mesh" series. This contract includes a base year with one additional one-year renewal option. The procurement follows the test program guidelines under the Federal Acquisition Regulation and utilizes simplified acquisition procedures. The decision to select this brand and manufacturer is based on specific clinical needs identified by the STVHCS surgical department to best support patient care in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. This sole source agreement is authorized under federal statutes 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(5) and 38 U.S.C. 8123, ensuring compliance with the relevant procurement laws and regulations. The consignment nature of the contract indicates that the products will be provided on a trial basis with payment dependent on usage. The contract is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 17 based in San Antonio, Texas, and aligns with policies for the publication of brand name justifications per OFPP guidance. The solicitation was officially posted in November 2007 under solicitation number VA-SNOTE-071112-001 and is classified under NAICS code 339113.