65--Alcon Surgical Implantable Lens Consignment

The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center plans to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement on a sole-source basis to Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Division, for orthopedic and prosthetic implants, specifically suture anchors and suture shuttles. These products have previously been evaluated and trialed by the facility’s Surgery Service staff, who determined that they offer advantages over similar products from other manufacturers. This procurement will follow the procedures outlined in FAR Part 13, and no solicitation will be issued. However, all responsible sources are invited to submit bids, proposals, or quotations within seven days of the announcement, which will be considered by the agency. The contract pertains to surgical implantable lenses under solicitation number VA24412Q0373 and falls under the NAICS code 339113. The award is managed by the 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 of the Department of Veterans Affairs, located in Linthicum, Maryland. The announcement serves as the sole notice of this action, emphasizing the importance of timely submission of responses given the sole-source nature of the procurement.