6515--Intent to Sole Source Ankle Implants 654-20-2-055-0043

VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHCS) Reno intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Smith & Nephew Ortho. The proposed contract action is for Ankle Implants. The Ankle Implants are proprietary, from the manufacturer Smith & Nephew Ortho. This sole source action is in accordance with FAR 13.601-1. Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no competitive solicitation will be issued; however, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements or provide an equal product may give written notification to the Contract Specialist for consideration. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements listed above for the requested products. Responses are due by July 22, 2020 at 12:00 EST. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses must be e-mailed to contact@example.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. No reimbursement for any costs associated with providing capability statements will be provided by the Government.