65--Bard Peripheral Surgical 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 items have been evaluated and successfully trialed by the facility's Surgery Service, demonstrating advantages over similar products from other manufacturers. The purchase will follow procedures outlined in FAR Part 13, and no formal solicitation will be issued for this award. 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. This contract opportunity is associated with solicitation number VA24412Q0374 and was announced on March 25, 2012. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339113, related to surgical appliances and supplies, and is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 located in Linthicum, Maryland. The announcement serves as the sole notice regarding this acquisition, emphasizing the intent to streamline procurement by an exclusive agreement with Smith & Nephew due to the demonstrated benefits of their products in surgical applications.