6515--Zimmer Trauma Implants and Disposables

The Lebanon VA Medical Center plans to enter into a sole source contract with Zimmer US Inc. for the procurement of Zimmer Trauma Implants and Disposables under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, indicating that Zimmer is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency’s requirements. The contract will be executed using Commercial Simplified Acquisition Procedures and will be a firm fixed price agreement. This action is intended as a bridge contract, with the Justification and Approval documentation to be included in the award notice. The contract falls under the NAICS code 339113, with a size standard of 750 employees, reflecting the industry classification and business size criteria relevant to this acquisition. This notice serves as an intent to award rather than a solicitation or a request for competitive proposals, emphasizing that any responses must demonstrate compelling evidence that alternative sources could fulfill the requirements and that competition would benefit the government. The final decision to proceed without competition rests solely with the agency. The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the NETWORK Contract Office 4 based in Pittsburgh, PA, will manage the contract, with Jade Groves designated as the point of contact for related inquiries.