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R--D-T-P SOLE SOURCE SHORT TERM BRIDGE CONTRACT

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VA797M13R0139Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Acquisition Center, plans to award a short-term sole source "bridge" contract to Medline Industries, Inc., located in Mundelein, Illinois, for direct-to-patient distribution of certain over-the-counter medical and surgical supplies. This contract extension maintains the current service specifications and requirements without change, ensuring uninterrupted provision of critical services. The contract will have a base period of six months with two additional options of three months each, set to expire no later than June 27, 2013. The award to the incumbent is necessary due to the compressed timeframe, as a competitive procurement process is impractical without risking disruption. Medline Industries is currently performing satisfactory work, possesses the necessary infrastructure, inventory, and expertise to continue services without delay, and no other contractors are positioned to mobilize quickly or cost-effectively under these conditions. This notice serves as an announcement of the sole source intent rather than a request for competitive proposals, although the Department of Veterans Affairs will consider any capability statements submitted by June 28, 2013, solely to evaluate the possibility of competition. However, the decision to proceed without competition remains at the government's discretion. No solicitation documents or requests for proposals will be issued, and inquiries by phone will not be accepted. The designated contact for this action is Evelyn Halliburton-Shannon, reachable via email at [email hidden]. The contract pertains to NAICS code 423450 and is managed through the VA’s National Acquisition Center office located in Hines, Illinois.

General Info

Veterans Affairs awards sole source six-month Medline contract for direct-to-patient medical supply distribution.

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → Nac Federal Supply Schedule (36F797)

NAICS

423450 - Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

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PostedJun 14

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Nac Federal Supply Schedule (36F797)

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeHINES, IL, 60141, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Nac Federal Supply Schedule (36F797)

Office AddressHINES, IL, 60141, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

1. The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Acquisition Center, intends to award as new short-term "bridge" contract with the incumbent contractor, this award will be made to Medline Industries, Inc., One Medline Place, Mundelein, IL 60060. Medline Industries, Inc. for supporting services of direct -to-patient distribution of certain OTC medical/surgical supplies. There will be no change to the existing specifications or service requirements and the base term of the contract will expire 06/27/2012 a period of performance of one base period of six (6) months with two (2) option periods, three (3) months each option period. This will provide for continuation of current services while the requirement is solicited and awarded on a competitive basis. Continuation of critical services requires that this contract be awarded no later than June 27, 2013. Due to the compressed timeframe, it is neither practical nor possible to compete this short-term contract and still provide uninterrupted services. The incumbent is currently performing the work satisfactorily, has a working knowledge of the day-to-day requirements, has inventory to satisfy those requirements as well as the required infrastructure to process these requirements timely. Other contractors could not mobilize quickly enough and do not have the experience needed to provide services seamlessly on such short notice and at a fair and reasonable price. 2. This Notice of Intent is to award a sole source contract and is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Department of Veterans Affairs will consider any capability statements received by 12 pm CT on Friday, June 28, 2013. Capability statements would normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. There is no solicitation document. No Request for Proposals will be available for competitive proposals. Phone calls will not be accepted. The point of contact for this action is, Evelyn Halliburton-Shannon whom can be reached at contact@example.gov.