6515--three (3) artificial limbs - Capstone PO 570-0U0294, 570-0U0298, 570-0U0290 IAW VHAPM Part 813.106.2.4.1 the CO does not have the authority to change or override the clinician's prescriptio

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its VHA Network Contracting Office 21, is awarding a sole-source contract exceeding $25,000 for the provision of three artificial limbs. This procurement follows specific federal acquisition regulations and VA policies, ensuring that the contracting officer must adhere strictly to the clinician’s prescription without any authority to modify or override it. The contract is not open for competitive bids due to the nature of the requirement and the designation of only one responsible source as outlined by FAR and VHAPM guidelines. The contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System code 339113, which pertains to artificial limb manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on August 21, 2020, with the contract referencing three specific purchase orders. The contracting office responsible for this action is located in Mather, California, and the point of contact is Francis M Cattuzzo-Andersen. This procurement action ensures veterans receive prescribed prosthetic devices in compliance with regulatory and clinical directives.