W--Arthroscopic Cameras Rental

The Department of Veterans Affairs, New York Harbor Healthcare System, entered into a sole-source contract on June 27, 2017, to rent arthroscopic surgical equipment from Arthrex, Inc. for a period of three months. This action was justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1, indicating that the acquisition was made without competitive bidding due to specific reasons outlined in the sole source justification. The contract is identified under solicitation number VA24217Q0777 and involves the rental of arthroscopic cameras, categorized under NAICS code 532490, which pertains to equipment rental and leasing. The contract details show that the formal posting occurred on July 10, 2017, and that the rental services were exclusively procured from Arthrex, Inc., located in Naples, Florida. No additional information regarding the contract’s type, set-aside status, or specific location for performance is provided. The arrangement aims to facilitate the availability of specialized surgical equipment crucial for arthroscopic procedures at the healthcare system during the rental period, ensuring continuity of care and access to necessary medical technology.