SIR-Sphere Y-90

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Sirtex Medical Inc. The proposed contract action is for the purchase of Yttrium-90 (Y-90) Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) microspheres with associated materials.

This sole source action is in accordance with the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS; however, any firm that believes it can provide an equivalent product may give written notification to the Contracting Officer for consideration. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements.

The NAICS code is 334517 - Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing and the size standard is 500 Employees.



This solicitation is being issued as a request for proposal (RFP) and contains clauses and provisions that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-80. Responses must be emailed to gary.basile@va.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. No reimbursement for any costs associated with providing capability statements will be provided by the Government.