65--Medtronic Pacemaker and Leads

The Veterans Affairs Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Region (VISN 6) Central Acquisition Service at the Asheville VA Medical Center plans to enter into a sole source contract with Medtronic for the purchase of a specific pacemaker model (D274TRK) and its associated leads. This procurement falls under NAICS code 339113 and will be awarded under the authority of FAR 6.302, allowing negotiation with only one source due to the specialized nature of the equipment. The process will follow simplified acquisition procedures, and no solicitation will be issued for competitive bids. The intent to sole source notice was posted on January 12, 2011, and interested parties had until January 24, 2011, to express interest, though it is not a request for quotations. The contract is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically through their Network Contracting Office 6 located in Hampton, Virginia. Responses from other vendors will be reviewed solely to determine whether a competitive procurement is necessary, with the government retaining discretion over whether to proceed without competition. All inquiries were to be directed in writing to the specified contract specialist, with no telephone inquiries accepted. This approach ensures streamlined procurement of the specialized medical equipment required by the VA healthcare system.