6515--Becton, Dickinson and Company Surgical Mesh

Page 1 of 1 This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Becton, Dickinson and Company for BARD 3E MAX, BARD VENTRALEX, and BARD VENTRIO Brand Name surgical mesh for the Central Iowa VA Health Care System. The Department of Veterans Affairs requires the BARD 3E MAX, BARD VENTRALEX, and BARD VENTRIO Brand Name surgical mesh brand name Surgical Mesh to ensure the safety of the veterans in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 - Only One Source is capable of providing the required product. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 339113 and the service code is 6515. While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that Becton, Dickinson and Company is the only vendor that can provide the BARD 3E MAX, BARD VENTRALEX, and BARD VENTRIO Brand Name surgical mesh. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to contact@example.gov by 4:00 PM Monday August 21, 2023. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Contact John Milroy, Contract Specialist at contact@example.gov or +1 (555) 000-0000 ext. 7719 for information regarding this announcement.