65--PROS-12042019-1141518-PA medtronic

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 21 located in Mather, California, is proceeding with a sole-source contract exceeding $25,000 for core valve surgical implants. This procurement is conducted in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106, which permits awarding contracts to a single responsible source when justified, and is not being publicly solicited for competitive quotes. The contract will be categorized under NAICS code 339113, which pertains to surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing. The solicitation identified as 36C26120P0301, titled "65--PROS-12042019-1141518-PA medtronic," was posted on December 12, 2019. The designated point of contact for inquiries is Lelani Basuel, Contracting Officer, reachable via email and phone. The notice serves to inform the public of the intended procurement action rather than to invite competition, reflecting the specialized nature of the surgical implants required and the determination that only one responsible source can fulfill the contract requirements.