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6515--PROS-STOCK-662-20-3-596-0238 -SF (VA-20-00053616)

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the VHA Network Contracting Office 21, is awarding a sole-source contract exceeding $25,000 for the procurement of TARV heart valve stimulators used in surgical implants. This action is conducted in accordance with FAR 5.101 and FAR 13.106, indicating that only one responsible source is capable of fulfilling the requirement, and therefore, the notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339113, which covers surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing. The contract, titled 6515--PROS-STOCK-662-20-3-596-0238 -SF (VA-20-00053616), was publicly posted on April 27, 2020. The contracting office is located in Mather, California, and manages acquisitions specific to this requirement. Lelani Basuel serves as the point of contact for any inquiries related to this procurement. Additional details and the official notice are accessible through the provided government contracting portal.

General Info

VA awards sole-source contract over $25,000 for TARV heart valve stimulators, managed in Mather, CA.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

NAICS

339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

Place of Performance

CA

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PostedApr 27

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

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OfficeMATHER, CA, 95655, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

Office AddressMATHER, CA, 95655, USA

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Lelani Basuel

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IAW FAR 5.101 this notice is to advise the public that the VHA s Network Contracting Office 21 is awarding a proposed contract action exceeding $25000.00 for tarv heart valve stimulators surgical implants, only one responsible source IAW procedures prescribed in FAR 13.106. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 339113. For additional information regarding this action please contact the above POC.

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