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The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 (VHA VISN 21) has issued a Special Notice announcing a proposed contract action for spinal surgical implants. The notice, posted on November 26, 2024, is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101 to advise the public of an upcoming procurement exceeding $25,000. The procurement will be classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 339113 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. The contract will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 13.106, with only one responsible source being considered. The notice explicitly states that this is not a request for competitive quotes, but rather an informational announcement about an intended sole-source procurement.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to provide transparency about an upcoming contract for spinal surgical implants through the VA's Network Contracting Office 21. The notice indicates that the procurement will be conducted using a non-competitive method, targeting a single responsible source for the medical supplies. The response deadline is set for December 3, 2024, providing a short window for potential interested parties to review the opportunity. Contractors interested in this procurement should note that the notice does not solicit competitive quotes, and the selection process appears to be predetermined. The procurement will utilize Product Service Code (PSC) 6515 for Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Potential vendors should carefully review the specific requirements and understand that this is an informational notice rather than a competitive solicitation. Interested parties seeking additional details are directed to contact the point of contact for more information about the intended procurement.