6640--Vagal Nerve Stimulation Devices
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24E24Q0065
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334290 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Points of contact
-
- Stacy G Taylor stacy.taylor@va.gov (412) 822-0000
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Office of Research and Development (R&D), Regional Procurement Office (RPO) East in Pittsburgh, PA has issued a Special Notice for the sole source procurement of Vagal Nerve Stimulation Devices. The VA intends to negotiate a sole source contract with ElectroCore as the only responsible source capable of providing the specific devices needed by the R&D Laboratory at the VA Atlanta Health Care System.
The purpose of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors of the VA's intent to procure Vagal Nerve Stimulation Devices on a sole source basis. The devices are described as having positive effects on the brain and body by fighting stress, reducing pain, and improving memory, and have been FDA-approved for treating epilepsy and severe depression. Any other responsible sources who believe they can meet the requirement must submit capability statements and supporting documentation by May 17, 2024 at 12pm CST. The VA will determine whether to compete the requirement based on the responses received, and price reasonableness will be a factor in the selection.
Notice text
Description
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Office of Research and Development (R&D), Regional Procurement Office (RPO) East in Pittsburgh, PA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with ElectroCore.
The requirement is for the procurement of Vagal Nerve Stimulation Devices.
The requirement is for the contractor to provide and ship these items (all components that make up this system) to the VA Atlanta Health Care System.
This procurement shall be inclusive of shipping and handling charges (FBO Destination).
This procurement is being conducted IAW FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies will satisfy agency requirements. This is because the Government asserts that ElectroCore, is the only contractor that can provide this specific equipment needed by the R&D Laboratory at the VA Atlanta Health Care System. Specifically, the characteristics of the Vagal Nerve Stimulation Devices that are unique are as follows:
This procurement project is for Vagal nerve stimulation is felt to have positive effects on the brain and body by fighting the effects of stress, reducing pain (including headaches), and helping memory. A surgically implantable Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS) device has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of both epilepsy and severe depression. Studies have shown that VNS stimulation is helpful for both conditions.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This requirement is brand name/equal to procurement. Price reasonableness will be a factor of selection. However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement/quote and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer no later than Friday, 5/17/2024, (12pm, CST). Interest/capability statements may be sent by email to Mr. Stacy Taylor at Stacy Taylor@va.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24E24Q0065.docx | DOCX document |
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