6525--Intent to Sole Source Boston Scientific Corporation Rhythmia HDx Mapping & Navigation System Brand Name Only

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contracting Office 12, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, plans to award a single source contract to Boston Scientific Corporation for the Rhythmia HDx Mapping System and the associated LabSystem Pro Recording System. These systems are intended for use at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. This procurement is pursued under FAR 13.106-1(b), allowing for solicitation from a single source. However, other interested and capable vendors may respond to demonstrate their interest by May 18, 2021, at noon CDT. Although this notice does not constitute a request for competitive proposals, responses received may be considered to determine whether to pursue a competitive procurement, with the government retaining sole discretion over that decision. The contract, identified as solicitation number 36C25221Q0730, falls under NAICS code 334510, which relates to the manufacture of electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus. The contracting office is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the point of contact for this acquisition is Jim Hedman, reachable by phone and email. No solicitation documents are currently available. This notice informs potential suppliers about the intent to sole source while providing an opportunity for other manufacturers to express their capability and interest within the specified timeframe.