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VA-SNOTE-021219-001Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is seeking to negotiate a sole source firm fixed-price contract under FAR Part 12 with Advanced Medical Optics for specific supplies necessary for the Sovereign AE System used in cataract surgery. The contract will provide five headpieces (Part No. SOV680290) and three cautery cables (Part No. K106075), which are uniquely available from this single vendor. The government believes that Advanced Medical Optics is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency’s needs, thus justifying a non-competitive procurement under FAR 6.302-1. A formal justification for other than full and open competition is being prepared to support this acquisition. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation but explicitly states it is not a request for competitive quotations, and any decision not to compete rests solely with the government. Responses to this notice will only influence whether the government decides to initiate a competitive process. The procurement aligns with NAICS code 339112, and all inquiries must be submitted in writing by the specified deadline of December 23, 2002. Communication is directed to the designated VA contact via email or facsimile, and the relevant contractual terms adhere to provisions current through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-09. The contracting office managing this acquisition is based in Tampa, Florida.

General Info

VA Medical Center seeks sole source contract with Advanced Medical Optics for cataract surgery supplies.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

NAICS

339115 - Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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Timeline

PostedDec 19

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

Office AddressTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico intends to negotiate a commercial (FAR Part 12) sole source contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 with Advanced Medical Optics. This is a Request for Quotation. The VA intends to award a firm fixed-price contract for the supplies. These supplies are needed for the Sovereign AE System (#24686) equipment on site used for cataract surgery. It is the belief of the Government that there is currently only one responsible source capable of providing the supplies to satisfy the agency requirements. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-09. Only one responsible source and no other supplies will satisfy the agency requirements. A justification for other than full and open competition is being prepared in support of this acquisition. This procurement is to obtain five each headpieces (Part No. SOV680290) and three each Cautery Cable (Part No. K106075) that are only available from Advanced Medical Optics. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Applicable NAICS code 339112. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by email addressed to contact@example.gov or by facsimile at +1 (555) 000-0000. Due date December 23, 2002 by COB.