VenaSeal Closure System

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The Department of Veteran Affairs, hereby gives notice of their intent to award a contract to Covidien Sales LLC, 15 Hampshire St, Mansfield, MA 02048 on a sole source basis utilizing FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition, procedures in accordance with 41 USC 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 requirement is to VenaSeal Closure Systems, Manufacturer Item Number VA-402 for the Richmond VA Medical Center.



This is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all proposals received in writing within three days after date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government.



Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly can provide the products outlined in this notice. Due to the value of this acquisition, the nonmanufacturer rule is an exception to small business set-asides.



A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.