36C24619Q0960-002.pdf

15 HAMPSHIRE STREET 508-261-8000 [T]

MANSFIELD, MA

02048

May 30, 2019

Referencing: Authorized Sellers of Covidien Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator Parts & Accessories

Product: Covidien Puritan Bennett™ 980 Ventilator (Critical Care Ventilator)

To whom it may concern, Covidien Sales LLC (a business unit of Medtronic) sells its market-leading Puritan Bennett™ 980 Ventilator, Parts and Accessories to Government customers throughout the United States and in numerous countries around the world. This product is also sold commercially to many leading Health Systems and Group Purchasing Organization contracts throughout the United States.

Covidien Sales LLC is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”) of the Puritan Bennett™ 980 Ventilator platform and accessories. In addition, Covidien Sales, LLC is the sole authorized seller of OEM service parts and Preventative Maintenance kits to the Federal Government.

As the OEM Manufacturer, Covidien Sales LLC does not certify anyone other than our own Field Service Engineers to service the Puritan Bennett™ 980 Ventilator. Covidien cannot certify that any third-party company will adhere to manufacturer standards and Covidien does not certify any of the work done by any third-parties.

Please accept this letter and all related correspondence as Covidien’s response to the subject request.

Covidien Sales LLC considers The Department of Veterans Affairs to be a very important customer and we appreciate the opportunity to compete for your business. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact me at the number listed below.

Respectully, Joe Roth

Joseph D. Roth Director, Federal Government Medtronic (DBA Covidien Sales LLC)

Mobile: 203.612.0834 Email: Joseph.D.Roth@medtronic.com tel:203.612.0834