6515--ERA HEALTH LLC;652-21-087-0143;VA-21-00008170 INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE (VA-21-00008170)

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 ERA Health LLC DBA Veterans Health Medical Supply for Goretex Stents for Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond VA This contract action is for requesting an expansion of existing inventory of sizes of Gore Viahban covered stents for Vascular Surgery. These implants are used to maintain patency of blood vessels, primarily in the legs to promote blood flow. This allows the Veteran to heal leg ulcers, maintain mobility, and prevent limb amputation for which the Government intends to solicit from only one source. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 339113 with a small business size standard of 750 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.