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65--Tracheobronchial Stents (Thoracic Supplies) made by Merit Medcial Systems. This is not a Request for Quotes, but rather a Notice that the Government is intending on awarding a Contract to Merit Medical Systems on a Sole Source Basis.

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The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System plans to award a sole source contract to Merit Medical Systems, Inc. for the purchase of FDA-approved Tracheobronchial Stents, with an estimated value of $45,600. These stents are used in surgical procedures at the VA facility and are considered prosthetic implants under Department of Veterans Affairs regulations. The VA is authorized to procure these prosthetic appliances without full and open competition under specific federal statutes and VA acquisition regulations, justifying the sole source acquisition. The relevant product numbers for the stents include a range of models tailored to meet the clinical needs of the VA healthcare system. Although this is a sole source intent notice and not a solicitation for competitive proposals, parties interested in submitting information or supporting documentation may do so by the specified deadline, allowing the contracting officer to determine if competition is warranted. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339113 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The contracting activity is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with Jack Pawlik serving as the point of contact for inquiries. This notice serves as an official communication of the VA’s intent and provides an opportunity for other vendors to express interest, but ultimate discretion regarding competition lies solely with the contracting officer.

General Info

VA Pittsburgh plans sole source $45,600 purchase of FDA-approved tracheobronchial stents from Merit Medical.

Agency

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

NAICS

339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

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PostedJul 13

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Organization & Contact Information

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

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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 intends to negotiate on a Sole Source basis with Merit Medical Systems, Inc. 1600 West Merit Parkway, South Jordan, UT 84095-2416, to purchase their FDA Approved Tracheobronchial Stents (Product #s 90129-207; 209; 210; 211; 213; 215; 204; 205; 201; 202; and 217), estimated at $45,600, for the following reasons: The above referenced Stents are being used for surgical procedures at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, who also prefers to use FDA approved Stents. The Stents are implants, which the Department of Veterans Affairs also defines as Prosthetics. Per VAAR 806.302-5 (b) (1), the Department of Veterans Affairs has authority under 41 USC 253 (c) (5) and 38 U.S.C. 8123 to purchase Prosthetic Appliances without providing for full and open competition, therefore award will be made to Merit Medical Systems, Inc. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Parties may identify their interest; accompanied by supporting literature, to the Contracting Officer no later than 12:00PM on 7/16/2012. 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 a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 339113 and the small business size standard for this NAICS Code is 500 Employees. Contracting Office Address: Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Contracting Officer, 1010 Delafield Road, (90C-A), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15215-1802 Point of Contact(s): Point of Contact - Jack Pawlik, Supervisory Contract Specialist, Ph +1 (555) 000-0000.