6515--Steam Sterilizer for the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital located in Hines, IL.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a notice of intent to enter into sole source negotiations with Getinge USA, Inc. for the purchase of a Brand Name Only Getinge Lancer LSS 275 Sterilizer. This equipment is designated for use by the Veterinary Medical Unit within the Research Service at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital. This action is being pursued under Public Law 109-461 and VA Acquisition Regulation 819.7007 and is not a solicitation or request for proposal. The notice serves only to communicate intent and gather information that may inform a decision on whether to conduct a competitive procurement, which remains at the sole discretion of the government. Respondents are advised that no costs associated with submitting information will be reimbursed. The contract falls under the NAICS code 339113, which pertains to Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. Interested parties can submit questions or comments to the designated Contract Specialist, Jerri Schuster, via email by the specified deadline of August 26, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. The notice clarifies that responses will be used strictly for procurement consideration purposes and provides contact information and a reference to the original notice posted on beta.sam.gov. The contracting office responsible is the 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 located in Milwaukee, WI.