65--CORTRAK 2 ENTERAL ACCESS SYSTEM

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Michael E. DeBakey VAMC (VISN 16), intends to enter into a sole source procurement with Corpak MedSystems, Inc. for the Cortrak® 2-Enteral Access System, a specialized medical equipment unit. The procurement will be negotiated exclusively with Corpak under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, meaning no competitive bids will be solicited. Interested parties that believe they can provide equivalent equipment are invited to demonstrate their capability and submit technical information by March 28, 2014, by 4:00 p.m. CST. The government will use the submissions to determine whether to proceed without competition, but the final decision rests solely with the government. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to contract award. Questions can be directed to Vernester Ingram at the phone number or email provided. This contract, identified as solicitation number VA25614Q0657, focuses on the procurement of this specific branded medical device, which falls under NAICS code 339113. The notice serves as an announcement of the intent to negotiate a sole source contract rather than a request for competitive quotes.