65--GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis catheters and excluders

The New Mexico VA Health Care System in Albuquerque plans to enter into a sole source consignment agreement with WL Gore, based in Flagstaff, AZ, for the supply of Endovascular catheters and excluders specifically designed for the GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis. This contract includes a base period plus two option years. The procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 12, which governs the acquisition of commercial items, and follows a sole source determination under FAR 6.302-1. The decision to award without competition stems from the unique nature of the requested products, with justification provided as per the attached documentation. The agency is not issuing a solicitation package nor requesting quotes, but interested sources may respond with evidence demonstrating their capability to meet the contract requirements. The government retains the sole discretion to determine whether or not to compete the procurement based on responses received. Responses must be submitted by email no later than 5:00 pm EST on September 23, 2016. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339113 and is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contract Office 22G located in Mesa, AZ.