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65--SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

Awarded

VA-244-08-RQ-0445Federal

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The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System plans to negotiate exclusively with Cardinal Health for the procurement of specialized hand-held laparoscopic instruments, including graspers, retractors, forceps, and Diamond-jaw needle holders. These instruments are uniquely designed in an "In-Line" format with a small profile to enhance surgeon comfort during lengthy procedures and improve tissue manipulation. The needle holders are distinguished by their tungsten carbide Diamond-jaw inserts, which provide a firm grip on large needles, minimizing slippage and rotation. This procurement aligns with directives from the Central Office and JCAHO to maintain a second set of instruments as backups, emphasizing the critical nature of equipment reliability. This contract opportunity is issued as a sources sought notice, not a solicitation, seeking information to determine whether a competitive procurement is appropriate. Interested parties may submit their expressions of interest along with relevant supporting literature by a specified deadline, but no telephone inquiries will be entertained. The contracting officer holds sole discretion over proceeding with a competitive procurement based on the responses received. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 423450 and is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 4, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

General Info

VA Pittsburgh seeks exclusive negotiations with Cardinal Health for specialized laparoscopic instruments.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

Contract Value

$126,202.96

NAICS

423450 - Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

Place of Performance

PA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

CARDINAL HEALTH 200, LLC

Award Issued Date

09/23/2008, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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Timeline

PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 17

Sources Sought

AwardedSep 23

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS), University Drive C, Pittsburgh, PA 15240 intends to negotiate with Cardinal Health, 1430 Waukegan Road, McGaw Park, IL 60085 on a sole source basis pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 for various hand held laparoscopic instruments; graspers, retractors, forceps and Diamond-jaw needle holders. These instruments are the only instruments available in the "In-Line" format with a small profile, allowing maximum comfort for surgeons during long cases, and with an enhanced ability to manipulate tissue. The in-line design of the instruments makes them unique as compared to most laparoscopic instruments. The needle holders feature a short, broad tungsten carbide Diamond-jaw insert that provides firm grip and control of large needles. The Diamond-jaw teeth help prevent slippage and rotation of needles.This is a Central Office and JCAHO directive to have a second set of instruments for back-up. This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Parties may identify their interest, accompanied by supporting literature to the Contracting Officer no later than September 22, 2008 2:00 PM. Responses should be sent to contact@example.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. Information received will be for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination to conduct competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.