6515--PK,PAPYRUS,COVERED,CORONARY,STENT,SYSTEM MULTIPLE SIZES

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Healthcare System, VISN 10 Contracting Activity intends to enter into a sole source contract with Biotronik Inc. for the procurement of a Papyrus Covered Coronary Stent System available in multiple sizes. This contract will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures pursuant to FAR Part 13.106 and is assigned the NAICS code 334510. The award is anticipated as a firm fixed price contract without option years. The Government has determined that Biotronik Inc. is the only provider capable of meeting the specific requirements for this equipment, and accordingly, intends to negotiate exclusively with this vendor without soliciting competition. This notice, issued on November 25, 2020, serves as an official declaration of intent rather than a solicitation or request for proposals. Any party wishing to challenge the sole source justification must provide compelling evidence demonstrating that competitive bidding would benefit the Government. Responses to this notice must be submitted by 3:00 PM EST on December 1, 2020. The contracting officer responsible for this acquisition is Kenneth Stephens, who can be contacted via phone or email for further inquiries. The contract action applies to the 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10, Department of Veterans Affairs, located in Dayton, Ohio.