6515--Notice of intent to Sole Source Original Equipment Manufacturer, Medtronic USA, Inc.

Special Notice Page 2 of 2 This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for quotes. The Department of Veterans Affairs on behalf of Wilmington VA Medical Center intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), sole source action to; Name of Contractor: Medtronic USA, Inc. Street Address: 710 Medtronic Parkway City, State, Zip: Minneapolis, MN 55432 The objective of this action is to procure brand specific Shockwave endovascular supplies as detailed below. Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR part 10. Government technical experts evaluated Directional Atherectomy M HawkOne M 6Fr currently available in the marketplace, specifically focusing on salient characteristics outlined in the Statement of Need. The Directional Atherectomy M HawkOne M 6Fr was selected as the best model for this requirement. This notice of intent to sole source with justification for brand name only satisfies the public posting requirements of FAR 13.501. List of Products: H1-M Directional Atherectomy M HawkOne M 6Fr H1-LS Directional Atherectomy LS HawkOne LS 7Fr H1-S Directional Atherectomy S Hawkone S 6fr SK401 SK401 MICRO SNARE SK701 SK701 MICRO SNARE SK201 SK201 MICRO SNARE SPD2-US-030-320 EP SPD2-US-030-320 SPIDER FX SPD2-US-040-320 EP SPD2-US-040-320 SPIDER FX 41038-01 INF CATH 41038-01 CRAGG-MCNAMARA 41042-01 INF CATH 41042-01 CRAGG-MCNAMARA 41051-01 INF CATH 41051-01 CRAGG-MCNAMARA 41057-01 INF CATH 41051-01 CRAGG-MCNAMARA 41059-01 INF CATH 41059-01 CRAGG-MCNAMARA Veterans Health Administration prohibits the use of gray market items in their Medical Centers. Gray market items are considered to be items outside of the original equipment manufacturer s intended distribution channels. This notice of intent to sole source is not a request for quotes; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the Government. All capability statements must be received by no later than 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time on August 31, 2022. Responses to be submitted to LaShawn Knight, Contracting Specialist at lashawn.knight@va.gov. 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.