6515--notice of intent to sole source savi scout consoles and accessories

Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source

Procurement

Subject: Merit Services, Inc.

Posting Date: February 3, 2022

Due Date: February 9, 2022 15:00 PM EST

Solicitation No.: 36C24822Q0255

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The primary North American Classification System Code (NAICS) is 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6515 - Medical Equipment and Accessories and Supplies. The most current Business Size Rating for this NAICS is 1,000. This is not a request for competitive proposals or a request for offers.

The Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VAMC intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Merit Medical Systems, Inc. of South Jordan, UT, under the authority FAR 6.302-1. Merit Medical Systems, Inc is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the SAVI SCOUT® Wire-Free Radar Localization System. Based on Market Research, the proposed sole source action is to establish source(s) of supply that is MRI-compatible and cleared for implantation for more than 30 days. Lastly, the System is the only wire-free product to offer a 60 mm detection range and 360° detection with ±1mm accuracy. Merit Medical owns all the proprietary rights to the System, including all its component parts.Â

All responses received within six (5) business days after the date of publication of this notice will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer. A determination by the Contracting Officer not to compete this proposed action will be based on the responses to this notice and solely to the discretion of the Contracting Officer. All responses must be e-mailed to lashawn.knight@va.gov

 by 15:00 EST on Friday, February 9, 2022.