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6515--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Consignment Agreement | Boston Scientific Buffalo VA | Synergy Stents

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The Department of Veterans Affairs’ VISN 02 Network Contracting Office 2 has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a consignment agreement with Boston Scientific for vascular stents to be used at the Buffalo VA Medical Center Surgery Department. This notice is not a solicitation for proposals or quotes but an announcement of the government's intention to award a non-competitive contract based on the determination that Boston Scientific is the only responsible source for the required products. The agreement will ensure a ready supply of various sizes and types of stents, allowing for inventory turnover before expiration without a fixed pattern of sizes for surgeries. The procurement will be made under FAR provisions allowing for sole source acquisition when only one source is available, with no funds currently authorized or obligated. The contract action follows regulations set forth in the FAR and U.S. Code and is being publicized to meet transparency requirements, but no formal negotiations or payments arise from submissions in response to this notice. The NAICS code applicable to this procurement is 339113 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, and the Product Service Code is 6515 for Medical & Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. The designated point of contact for further information on this non-competitive award is Cheryl Whitton, Contract Specialist. The sole source procurement aims to support the VA Medical Center’s efforts in managing the supply of critical vascular stents to assist with patient care needs.

General Info

VA intends sole source consignment contract with Boston Scientific for vascular stents at Buffalo Medical Center.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242)

NAICS

339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

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PostedFeb 9

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242)

Office AddressALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

Contacts

Cheryl WhittonContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source announcement only. This is not a request for formal proposals or quotes. Any responses to this announcement will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this announcement or the Government use of such information. This notice does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated for this effort. Purpose and Objectives: The VISN 02, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2, is issuing a notice of intent to pursue a non-competitive procurement with Boston Scientific for vascular stents. Boston Scientific has been determined as the only one responsible source as determined in accordance with procedures prescribed in FAR 13.106 and the anticipated contract action is hereby publicized in accordance with FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203. The purpose of this notification is to communicate the Government s intent to solicit and award a non-competitive purchase of these items. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL OR COST PROPOSALS. The VA Medical Center in Buffalo, NY requires a consignment agreement with Boston Scientific in order to have a ready supply of various types and sizes of vascular stents. They will be utilized to prevent destructive disease processes. There is no set pattern of specific sizes for each surgery event. This allows for the underutilized stock to be turned around prior to the expiration date of the unused product. The NAICS code is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing The Size Standard is 750 Employees The Product Service Code is 6515 Medical & Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies This non-competitive award is implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b), as it has been deemed that only one source is available to meet this specific requirement. The Government intends to procure this sole source requirement under FAR Parts 12 and 16. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This notice of anticipated contract action is published as required by 15 USC 637 , USC 1708, and implemented by FAR 5.201(a). For additional information regarding this action, please contact the POC as indicated below. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the government. Place of Performance: Buffalo VA Medical Center Surgery Department 3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 Point of Contact: Cheryl Whitton, Contract Specialist contact@example.gov