65--Custom Sterile Surgical Packs for Stations 502 - Alexandria, 520 - Biloxi, 580 - Jackson and 667 - Shreveport

The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 16, Station 502 intends to solicit and award a sole source BPA to Medline Industries for Custom Sterile Surgical Packs that they currently provide through the Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) Program for VISN 16 Stations 502-Alexandria LA, 520-Biloxi MS, 580-Houston TX, 586-Jackson MS, and 667-Shreveport LA. Medline Industries is the only source that can currently provide these existing proprietary packs and will continue to provide them through the MSPV program until a competitive award can be made. The performance period of the BPA is 01 Oct 13 through 30 Sep 14. Authorization for Other Than Full and Open Competition is in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 33912 and the size standard is 500 employees. This synopsis is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or quotes. No solicitation will be published. Responses to this notice, if any, must show clear and convincing evidence that competition is attainable and more advantageous to the Government. This 'Notice of Intent' to sole-source is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion and authority of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to solicit this requirement as a 'full & open' competitive procurement. No reimbursement for any costs associated with providing capability statements will be provided by the VHA.