J--Corrective Maintenance of Medtronic Fusion System

The contract awarded by the VA Network Contracting Office (NCO22) is a sole source procurement to Medtronic, Inc. for the corrective maintenance of the Medtronic Fusion System. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for non-competitive procurement when there is only one responsible source capable of satisfying the agency's requirements. The contract incorporates existing provisions and clauses relevant to the acquisition. This procurement is not open for competitive quotes, and the government retains sole discretion to determine whether to pursue competitive procurement based on responses to the notice. No solicitation documents have been issued, and inquiries related to the contract are only accepted via email. The contract is designated under the solicitation number VA26217N1460 and was posted on September 1, 2017. It falls under the NAICS code 811310, which relates to commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance. While specific details about the office address and place of performance are not provided, this procurement exclusively targets Medtronic, Inc. to ensure the continued operation and maintenance of the Fusion System used by the VA. The government emphasizes that no telephone inquiries will be entertained, reinforcing the limited and controlled communication concerning this procurement.