65--Cortical Screws and Plates

DESCRIPTION: The NF/SG Veterans Healthcare System, Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center, 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 intends to negotiate with Synthes USA Sales, LLC, on a sole source basis pursuant to VAAR 873 & 38 USC 8153 and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) for the following replacement components to instrument sets used for implant surgery.(1) Plates for large frag set #100T963-00128; (2) Large frag screws #100T963-00126; (3) Small frag locking plates #100T963-00110; (4) Small frag non-locking screws # 100T963-00116; (5) Small frag lc-dcp plates #100T963-00127; (6) Mini frag plates #100T963-00115; (7) Mod hand set # 35.278.7122; (8) 7.0 Cannulated screw set #100T963-00124; (9) 4.0 Cannulated screw set 100T963-00123.The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 339113. This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Parties may identify their interest, accompanied by supporting literature to the Contracting Officer no later than September 1, 2009 4:00pm EST. Responses should be sent to [email protected]. No telephone responses will be accepted. Information received will be for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.