Consignment Agreement for Tecnis-1 Piece Intraocular Lenses

The Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, Long Beach, California intends to enter into a sole source Consignment Agreement with Abbott Medical Optics (AMO Sales & Service Inc.), 1700 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705. This announcement constitutes the only notice issued; a separate written solicitation will NOT be issued. This Consignment Agreement is being conducted in accordance with FAR Part 8.405-6(g), limited sources justification. A justification for limited sources has been prepared in support of this acquisition. Request for Quotation is VA262-13-Q-0749. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) is 339115. This Consignment Agreement is for as-needed procurement of multiple types/sizes of intraocular lenses maintained on-site VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHCS), San Diego Campus in advance of actual need for use and invoiced only when pulled for actual use in a medical procedure. Item list: ZCB00-12.0D, ZCB00-12.5D, ZCB00-13.0D, ZCB00-13.5D, ZCB00-14.0D, ZCB00-14.5D, ZCB00-15.0D, ZCB00-15.5D, ZCB00-16.0D, ZCB00-16.5D, ZCB00-17.0D, ZCB00-17.5D, ZCB00-18.0D, ZCB00-18.5D, ZCB00-19.0D, ZCB00-19.5D, ZCB00-20.0D, ZCB00-20.5D, ZCB00-21.0D, ZCB00-21.5D, ZCB00-22.0D, ZCB00-22.5D, ZCBB00-23.0D, ZCB00-23.5D, ZCB00-24.0D, ZCB00-24.5D, ZCB00-25.0D, ZCB00-25.5D, ZCB00-26.0D, ZCB00-26.5D, ZCB00-27.0D, ZCB00-27.5D, ZCB00-28.0D. The items requested under this consignment agreement are limited to one source; the technology is patented for Tecnis 1-Pierce Intraocular lenses. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will consider all proposals received by 3:00PM Pacific Standard Time Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Information received shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. No telephone inquiries shall be accepted. Information can be sent to the Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Ste. 600, Attn: Rosetta Quintons, 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Ste. 600, Long Beach, CA 90815 or via fax 562-346-1720. Fax submissions must be followed up with a confirmation to the Contracting Officer via email at rosetta.quintons@va.gov.