J065--Arthroscope Service Agreement Intent to Sole Source For Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 located in Cincinnati, OH, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to negotiate a sole-source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract with Arthrex, Inc. The contract is for an Arthroscope Service Agreement to be implemented at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. The procurement will be conducted under FAR Subpart 13.2 simplified acquisition procedures, with Arthrex, Inc. of Naples, FL identified as the intended awardee. The contract's Unique Entity Identifier (SAM UEI) is JAXJXHWLD8N1, and it falls under the NAICS category 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The Special Notice was posted on February 7, 2025, with a response deadline of February 14, 2025.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to satisfy federal acquisition regulations requiring publication of proposed contract actions. While the government believes Arthrex, Inc. is the only source capable of meeting the requirement, other contractors are permitted to submit capabilities statements or quotations demonstrating how competition could benefit the government. Contractors interested in responding must provide clear and convincing evidence of competitive advantages by February 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with submissions directed to Contracting Officer Chad Kemper via email. This is not a competitive solicitation, and no solicitation package is available. The government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding to the notice. Eligible contractors should carefully review the notice's requirements and be prepared to provide comprehensive evidence of their capabilities if they wish to challenge the sole-source determination.