65--Arthroscopic Surgical Instruments

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: The Department of Veteran's Affairs, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System located in Bay Pines, Florida, a/k/a C.W. Bill Young VA Healthcare System, (VISN 8) has a requirement to procure Arthroscopic (forceps) Surgical Instruments as follows: (1) Stock#: AR-12000. ITEM ID NO. 179146 PUNCH,STD3 STANDARD 3.4MM STRAIGHT TIP STRAIGHT SHAFT RESECTING INSTRUMENT PKG: 1 per EA, QTY = 2 EA (2) Stock#: AR-12810. ITEM ID NO. 184294 PUNCH-MED-45DEG-3.4MM-LFT-ANGLED-TIP, MFG#AR-12810 PKG: 1 per EA, QTY = 2 EA (3) Stock#: AR-12800. ITEM ID NO. 179148 PUNCH,MEDIUM 45DEG RIGHT ANGLE TIP STRAIGHT SHAFT RESECTING INSTRUMENT PKG: 1 per EA, QTY = 2 EA (4) Stock#: AR-12912. ITEM ID NO. 179147 PUNCH,ROTARY WIDEBITTER RIGHT 3.4MM STRAIGHT 90DEG SERIES 1 PKG: 1 per EA, QTY = 2 EA (5) Stock#: AR-12913. ITEM ID NO. 162873 PUNCH, WIDEBITER, 90 DEGREE, LEFT ROTARY TIP, 3.4MM STRAIGHT PKG: 1 per EA, QTY = 2 EA (6) Stock#: AR-12040. ITEM ID NO. 130245 PUNCH, WIDEBITTER, 3.4MM, STRAIGHT SHAFT RESECTING INSTRUMENT PKG: 1 per EA, QTY = 2 EA (7) Stock#: AR-12140. ITEM ID NO. 130247 SCISSORS, SERRATED TEETH STRAIGHT SHAFT ARTHROSCOPY RESECTING INSTRUMENT 3.4MM PKG: 1 per EA, QTY = 2 EA (8) Stock#: AR-11610NR. ITEM ID NO. 184295 GASPER-ALLIGATOR-HOOK-TIP-2.75MM-15DEG,MFG#AR-11610NR PKG: 1 per EA, QTY = 2 EA (9) Stock#: AR-11600NR. ITEM ID NO. 185492 GRASPER-ALLIGATOR-HOOK-TIP-2.75MM-STRAIGHT, MFG#AR-11600NR PKG: 1 per EA, QTY = 2 EA (10) Stock#: AR-12240. ITEM ID NO. 185493 PUNCH-WIDEBITER-15DEG-UP-TIP-3.4MM-STRAIGHT, MFG#AR-12240 PKG: 1 per EA, QTY = 2 EA (11) Stock#: AR-12243. ITEM ID NO. 179149 PUNCH, WIDEBITTER 15DEG UP TIP 30DEG LEFT CVD SHAFT 3.4MM RESECTING INSTRUMENT PKG: 1 per EA, QTY = 2 EA (12) Stock#: AR-12530. ITEM ID NO. 184296 PUNCH-MED-3.4MM-REVERSE-STRAIGHT, MFG#AR-12530 PKG: 1 per EA, QTY = 2 EA (13) Stock#: AR-13600NR. ITEM ID NO. 184297 GRASPER-ALLIGATOR-HOOK-TIP-4.2MM-STRAIGHT, MFG#AR-13600NR PKG: 1 per EA, QTY = 2 These instruments have state-of-the-art quality, durability, precise tactile feel and an extremely low profile tip. These features facilitate easier access to pathology in tight joint spaces with precision cutting edges and precise resection control. EDM manufacturing technology with stainless steel edges guarantees maximum sharpness and durability that rarely require resharpening or repair. The WideBiter punches increase bite width while maintaining a low profile. These punches create anatomic cuts that increase efficiency during meniscectomies. The instruments manufactured solely by Arthrex are for direct patient care requiring support to specific complex orthopedic surgical procedures. This award is necessary to meet the standards for the care of our Veteran patients and continued hospital requirements. The physicians use this make and model on a daily basis to perform procedures and rely heavily on them. Standardization has become more and more important with regard to Reusable Medical Equipment. Standardization of equipment is a cornerstone with regard to ensuring safe and consistent reprocessing. Every manufacturer has its' own recommendations for cleaning and sterilization so mixing different device manufacturers can lead to confusion. To be included with the Arthroscopy Forceps Instruments Set: o One year warranty o Two operator manuals The VA intends to procure this requirement on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This acquisition will be accomplished using commercial item procedures in accordance with FAR Part 12. The VA intends to negotiate a firm fixed- price contract with ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC ENTERPRISE, INC., 5474 Complex Street, Suite 501, San Diego, CA 92123, a small business distributor for ARTHREX INC. The NAICS code for this requirement is 339113, with a size standard of 500 employees. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. Interested parties that believe they can meet this requirement must supply information about their capabilities to the Contract Specialist no later than 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time), March 20, 2015. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Written inquiries or comments regarding this announcement may be emailed to contact@example.gov, Attention: Janice Fornaro, Contracting Officer.