RECOVERY 65--PROSTHETIC SUPPLY

The Department of Veterans' Affairs, James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital in Tampa, Florida, intends to award a sole source requirements contract to Southern Prosthetic Supply for various prosthetic equipment and supplies. This procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for a non-competitive negotiation with a single source deemed uniquely qualified to fulfill the requirements. The contract includes specialized items such as infrared benchtop equipment, bubble forming frames, folding parallel bars, drill presses, dust collector attachments, and other prosthetic-related tools and machinery. This action is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, but it invites interested parties to express their interest and capability in responding, with all responses due by September 28, 2009, for the government to consider whether to proceed competitively. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 423450, which pertains to medical equipment and supplies wholesalers, with a size standard of 100 employees. Requests for additional solicitation documents will not be accepted via telephone, but interested parties can submit information through email or fax as provided. The action pertains to the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contract Office 8 in Tampa, which manages this contract with a focus on providing necessary prosthetic supplies to support veteran healthcare needs at the James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital. The government retains sole discretion to decide whether to move forward without competition based on the responses received.