6515--2 pacemaker implant 2 and 4 Dec 2020 Medtronic - PO 640-1R1928, 640-1R1930 Both surgeries were completed at Palo Alto VA

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the VHA's Network Contracting Office 21, is awarding a non-competitive contract exceeding $25,000 for surgical implants, specifically pacemaker implants. This procurement is conducted under the guidelines of FAR 5.101 and FAR 13.106, recognizing only one responsible source for this specialized requirement. The contract falls under NAICS code 339113, which pertains to surgical and medical instrument manufacturing. The contract involves two pacemaker implant surgeries performed in December 2020 at the Palo Alto VA, procured from Medtronic under purchase orders 640-1R1928 and 640-1R1930. The contracting office is located in Mather, California, and the designated point of contact for this action is Contracting Officer Francis Cattuzzo-Andersen. This action is a direct award and not a solicitation for competitive quotes, reflecting the specialized nature of the product and services required.