65--PACEMAKER, DEFIBRILLATOR AND LEAD IMPLANTS -- MEDTRONIC

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), 2200 Fort Roots Dr, North Little Rock, Arkansas intends to negotiate a sole source procurement with Medtronic Inc. The NAICS code 423450 applies to these supplies. The CAVHS believes the Medtronic Inc is the only source that can provide the Consulta CRT Defibrillator Model D224TRK having exclusive features that include Optivol to monitor fluid status through intrathoracic impedance measurements, lead integrity alert, complete capture management, cardiac compass with 14-month trended data, and dual slope rate, to include the leads 4194-88, 4195-88, and 4196-88. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties that believe they can meet these needs must furnish sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement no later than 4:00 p.m., CST, 12/02/2010. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by submitting literature, detailing how they can meet the VA requirements. Information can be sent to Dena Young, 2200 Fort Roots Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114, or fax to (501) 228-8642 or email to [email protected] If no responses are received within the period indicated, CAVHS will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Medtronic Inc. All Information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement.