6515--CONSIGNMENT AGREEMENT ZIMMER-BIOMET STERNALOC AND RIBLOC IMPLANTS

Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Sterna lock Blu and Rib lock Blu implants Pursuant to FAR Subpart 16.702 and 38 U.S.C Section 8123, the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, Hampton, VA, intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement Consignment to Biomet Microfixation, LLC dba Zimmer Biomet CMF and Thoracic, 1520 Tradeport Dr. Jacksonville FL 32218. This single award will establish a Consignment Agreement relationship on Sterna lock Blu and Rib lock Blu implants specific products required for immediate surgical procedures. The Sterna lock Blu and Rib lock Blu implants have been determined to meet specific medical needs for surgeries. This notice is not a request for quote and a solicitation will not be issued in conjunction with the notice of intent. 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. Any vendor that believes it can provide the stated supplies/equipment can provide supporting documents demonstrating their products capability and specifications. All Products Must Be FDA Approved. Responses received will be used for future acquisitions. Information can be sent to the Contracting Officer Audrey Wooten, at email [email protected]. No telephone or facsimile requests will be accepted. The applicable NAICS Code is 339112 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing business size standard is 750 Employees. Description of Requirement: Implants, (many sizes) Seven (7) VA Medical Centers (VAMC) will be covered by this requirement: 590 Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton, VA 23667 565 Fayetteville Veterans Affairs Medical Center 2300 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 658 Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1970 Roanoke Blvd. Salem, VA 24153 659 Salisbury W.G. Bill Hefner Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144 652 Richmond Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center 161 Broad Rock Blvd. Richmond, VA 23249 558 Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center 508 Fulton Street Durham, NC 27705 637 Asheville Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1100 Tunnel Road Asheville, NC 28805 The period of performance will be compiled with a Base Period with four one-year unilateral Option Periods.