65--Penile Prosthesis

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network 22 Logistics Office plans to procure penile prostheses exclusively from American Medical Systems through a sole source acquisition. The procurement will utilize commercial item procedures in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and FAR 6.302-1, allowing for other than full and open competition. While this notice is not a solicitation for offers, any proposals received by 4:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time on July 7, 2005, will be reviewed by the government to determine if a competitive procurement should be pursued. The decision to proceed without competition remains at the government's sole discretion. The contract, identified by solicitation number VA-SNOTE-050630-001 and titled "65--Penile Prosthesis," is expected to be awarded by August 1, 2005. The procurement process seeks to ensure that appropriate market input is considered, although the final selection of American Medical Systems reflects the specialized nature of the item. No specific set-aside designation, agency information, or place of performance details are provided in the contract data.