NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6, 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23667, intends to award a sole source agreement/contract to Terumo for Aortic Gel weave Valsalva Grafts for Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond VA. This contract action is requesting implant inventory of Terumo Aortic Gel weave Valsalva Grafts, one each of six sizes, for use by Cardiac Surgery. These grafts are used in conjunction with a heart valve to replace a damaged aortic arch and aortic valve in Veterans who no longer have a functioning aortic heart valve for which the Government intends to solicit from only one source. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 339112 with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS. Responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to meet this requirement by submitting such information by 1:00 P.M., EST. on 21 October 2020. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement. If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site: http://vip.vetbiz.gov). An authorized dealer/distributor letter must be submitted with supporting evidence. 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. Information received will be used to determine acquisition strategy. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this notification. All inquiries and submittals must be sent via email to
[email protected]. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.