6515--pros-112123-1440965-PA-edwards HF

This Special Notice announces a proposed sole source contract award by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21. The contracting office intends to award a contract exceeding $25,000 to a single responsible source for surgical implants (aortic) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation procedures for sole source awards. Interested parties should contact Contract Specialist Kristin Kennedy at kristin.kennedy1@va.gov or (925) 372-2039 for additional information by December 5, 2023 at 4:00pm Pacific time. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 339113.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to advise the public of the proposed sole source contract action in accordance with FAR 5.101. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes but rather announces the agency's intent to award to a single responsible source it has determined can meet requirements. To be eligible for consideration, interested contractors need only make initial contact with the point of contact by the specified deadline to learn more; there are no explicit eligibility criteria or requirements stated for potential contractors beyond being a responsible source.