65--PROSTHETICS-PORTLAND NEUROSTIMULATOR GENERATOR & LEAD SURGICAL IMPLANT

This acquisition involves the procurement of prosthetics specifically for Portland Neurostimulator Generators and Lead Surgical Implants and is conducted under simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. It falls under NAICS code 339113, which pertains to surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing. The procurement is not set aside for any specific group, and this notice serves not as a solicitation for competitive proposals but as an early information release to promote awareness and competition for future contracting opportunities. Interested parties are invited to submit technical data that demonstrates their capability to supply similar products, which will be reviewed by the Government to gauge supplier competence. All responses received by the closing date will be considered, though the Government retains full discretion regarding whether to proceed with competition based on the submissions. The information provided by suppliers will be forwarded to the Clinical Product Review Committee to aid in decision-making for future procurements. The contracting office handling this acquisition is the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the 260-Network Contract Office 20 located in Vancouver, Washington. This effort seeks to ensure the availability of high-quality neurostimulator generators and surgical implant leads to support veteran healthcare needs.