65--High torque Rotary Handpiece and tools for use in acetabular reaming procedures

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina, plans to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract for the procurement of the Orthodrive system, which is specialized equipment used for acetabular reaming procedures involving large bone power tools. This contract will also include a preventive maintenance program with an extended warranty to ensure the long-term functionality and reliability of the equipment. The intended awardee is De-Soutter Medical, located in Mooresville, North Carolina, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for a sole source award when only one responsible source is available. The contract falls under the NAICS code 339113, and the small business size standard for this category is 750 employees. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals or quotes, the government invites interested parties to express their interest and capability to meet the requirement within three days of the notice publication, by August 17, 2017. The decision whether to compete the contract further based on such responses remains at the government's sole discretion. All questions regarding the contract must be submitted electronically via the specified email address, and verbal or telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Respondents are also instructed to reference the solicitation number VA246-17-Q-1796 on all correspondence to ensure proper handling.