6640--CRIT-LINE (CLIC)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Healthcare System, VISN 10 Contracting Activity intends to enter into a sole source contract with Fresenius USA for the procurement of ten Crit-Line IV monitors and ten Crit-Line Clips. These devices are required for use with existing Gambro Dialysis machines currently in operation. The contract will follow Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, which allows for a sole source award when only one responsible source is available. A firm fixed price contract without option years is expected to be awarded to Fresenius USA, located in Waltham, MA, under the NAICS code 334510. This notice serves as an official announcement of intent to negotiate solely with the identified vendor and is not a solicitation or request for competitive proposals. Interested parties wishing to demonstrate that competition would benefit the Government must provide clear and convincing evidence by the deadline of April 27, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. The contracting office is located in Dayton, OH, and the primary point of contact is Contract Specialist Erik Fallo, reachable via email. The Government believes Fresenius USA uniquely meets the capability requirements for this procurement, which is essential for maintaining the compatibility and functionality of existing dialysis equipment at VA healthcare facilities.