65--VAAAHS ICAST Covered Stents Consignment

The Department of Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System is planning to award a sole source contract to Getinge USA Inc. for the supply of ICAST Covered Stents. This decision follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation clause permitting non-competitive negotiations when only one source is reasonably available. The contract will be an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreement with a five-year ordering period, expecting annual usage of approximately 75 stents and a minimum order value of $100. Deliveries will be made to the VA facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan, within one day after receipt of order. The applicable NAICS code is 339113, which pertains to surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, with a small business standard set at 750 employees. This notification is not a solicitation but an advance notice that the government intends to enter into a sole source agreement unless clear and convincing evidence is presented demonstrating the advantages of competition. Interested parties wishing to respond must submit documentation by the specified deadline; however, no competitive proposals will be entertained unless the government determines that competition is beneficial. Responses must be mailed to the designated contract service center at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, with no telephonic or email inquiries allowed. The contract will support the healthcare system’s needs for covered stents, ensuring timely delivery and a continuous supply to meet patient care requirements.