65--Intent to sole source Direct to Patient Medical Goods FOR VISN3 with Independence Medical

Notice is given that VA NY/NJ Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN3) intends to solicit and negotiate with only one (1) source, RGH Enterprises, Inc. dba Independence Medical, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) for Direct-to-Patient Delivery Services. VISN3 intends to add these delivery services via open market procurement in accordance with FAR 8.402(f) to a VISN-wide FSS-BPA awarded against Independence Medical's FSS contract, V797P-4439A This proposed procurement is based on the determination that the government's minimum needs can best be satisfied by services available from only one source. A major portion of the requirements and products for this procurement are satisfied by the base terms and product list of Independence Medical's FSS contract, V797P-4439A Direct-to-patient delivery services are not part of the base contract and therefore may be added via an open market procurement in accordance with FAR 8.402(f) The NAICS Code is 423450 The SIN code is 65 II A The proposed VISN3 FSS- BPA will incorporate the shipping requirements, to allow the shipment of medical supplies direct to patient's homes. This will serve to: 1. Prevent missed deliveries to patients' when items are unavailable or out-of-stock at CMOPs 2. Streamline the shipping process from four days to two days by eliminating the shipment from manufacturer to VISN facility and VISN Facility to patient. 3. Lessen the need to warehouse products at the VISN3 facilities. The Veterans Affairs Medical Centers Pharmacies requires all contractor's offering direct-to-patient delivery services be approved as a health care provider for shipment of prescription medical supplies and equipment. Response date (Deadline): This notice is neither a request for proposals nor an invitation for bids. It is not a solicitation. No solicitation documents are available and telephone requests will not be accepted. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All written responses to this notice received by close of business on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 will be considered by the Government solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive or sole-source procurement. The information included in the response should provide supporting evidence in sufficient detail, to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements so that a fair assessment can be made. Only Fax or email responses (preferred) to the point of contact(s) listed below are acceptable. No telephone calls, please. Point of Contact(s): CHRISTOPHER WARD, CONTRACTING OFFICER Special Projects Coordinator VISN 3 Network Contracting Office E-mail: contact@example.gov Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000