65--SURGICAL IMPLANT SUPPLIES

The VA Network Contracting Office 22 plans to enter into a sole source procurement agreement with Maquet Cardiovascular US Sales LLC under FAR 6.302-1, citing the need for only one responsible source capable of meeting the agency’s requirements. This contract includes the acquisition of specialized surgical supplies such as Endo Vessel Systems, Dissection cannula and bisector, trocar and insufflation tubing, Stabilizer System Sets, and Heartstring III/proximal Seal Systems intended for use in open heart surgeries. The notice clarifies that this action is not a solicitation for competitive quotes and that all decisions regarding competition will be made exclusively by the Government based on any responses to this notice. No solicitation documents have been issued, and inquiries related to this procurement will only be accepted via email, with no telephone communications entertained. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334510 and is specifically targeted to support surgical implant supplies for cardiovascular procedures. The Government emphasizes that information received will be strictly used to determine the necessity of conducting a competitive procurement. The contract, identified as 65--SURGICAL IMPLANT SUPPLIES with solicitation number VA26215Q1305, was posted on September 8, 2015, and is focused on fulfilling critical surgical equipment needs through a sole source acquisition.