65--Prosthetics-Portland

This contract involves a sole source acquisition for surgical implants under simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR 13, classified under NAICS code 339113. It is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically through the 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 located in Vancouver, Washington. The procurement is not set aside for any particular group and is not a competitive solicitation; rather, this notice serves to provide acquisition information and promote future competition by inviting interested parties to submit technical data demonstrating their capability to supply the specified products. Responses containing capability statements will be reviewed by the Government, who retains sole discretion on whether or not to pursue competition based on the information received. Submitted information will also be forwarded to the Clinical Product Review Committee for consideration in subsequent procurements. This contract highlights the VA's intent to ensure quality and continuity in acquiring prosthetic surgical implants while encouraging interested suppliers to demonstrate their qualifications for potential future opportunities.