65--Consignment Agreement for Cypher Stents

The Government intends to award an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Consignment contract for the supply of Cypher Cardiac Stents in various sizes, specifically for use in Interventional Cardiology at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The contract will begin from the date of award and extend through September 30, 2005, with the Government holding the option to renew the agreement for four additional one-year periods, potentially extending the contract through September 30, 2010. Orders will be issued on an as-needed basis by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR). This procurement falls under the NAICS code 339113. Interested vendors capable of fulfilling the requirement are invited to submit quotes by 4:00 PM EST on November 22, 2005. All communication regarding inquiries must be conducted via fax or email, with Nancy Phares serving as the primary point of contact. This contract provides a strategic means for the medical center to maintain a ready supply of critical cardiac stents while offering flexibility through the consignment arrangement and potential renewals.