65--ENT Navigation Systemfor the Surgery Department, Edward Hines Jr., VAIntent to Sole Source

Description: The VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to negotiate a sole source buy with American Medical Depot, of Opa Locka, FL, for the purchase of a Fusion ENT Navigation System, manufactured by Medtronic. This requirement is being procured in connection with mission objectives of the Surgery Department at the Edward Hines Jr., VA Hospital, Hines, Illinois. To the best of our knowledge American Medical Depot, of Opa Locka, FL is the sole distributor of the Fusion ENT Navigation System, manufactured by Medtronic and the product is identified as the only system that contains unique features such as; (1) Revision sinus with microdebrider, (2) Endoscopic for skull base surgery and (3) Resection of pituitary masses and that is compatible with VA existing equipment (the Medtronic Microdebrider System). This procurement is being conducted in accordance FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. The resulting contract will be firm fixed price and the NAICS Code is 339113. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitations documents are available and telephone requests will not be honored. However, if a firm believes it can meet the requirements aforementioned, then firms must furnish detailed information about its products and or services, as well as references from other customers who are using these products and or services. This information must be submitted to the Contracting Officer within (6) calendar days from the date of this synopsis publication. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement, to include FDA approval/compliance certification. Information must be sent to the Contracting Officer, VAMC GLAC, 5000 W. National Ave Bldg. 5, Milwaukee WI 53295 or via fax to +1 (555) 000-0000. Responses received will be evaluated however; a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the GLAC will proceed with the sole source negotiation with American Medical Depot, of Opa Locka, FL.