65--Aquamantys System

The Department of Veterans' Affairs, James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital (JAHVH) located in Tampa, FL intends to solicit and negotiate a sole source procurement for aquamantys system designed to reduce blood loss during surgical procedures and decrease the risk of transfusions. This sole source procurement is under authority of FAR 13.501 (a) (ii). This system allows for improved clinical outcomes for patients and associated decreased in cost of care. Patients undergoing orthopedic and spine procedures are at significant risk for blood loss, transfusions and related complications. Aquamantys system will provide the following clinical benefits for patients undergoing fusion surgery; improved visualization of the operative field during surgery, reduced operative time, reduced surgical blood loss, reduced requirements for blood transfusions, reduced need for autologous blood transfusions, maintenance of higher hemoglobin levels and improved operating room efficiency. NAICS code is 334516 with a size standard of 500 employees.Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all information received by 4:00 p.m. EST, July 24, 2009, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be accepted. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirements by submitting their quotes via e-mail to Serena [email protected] or [email protected] or fax 813-979-3637 (ATTN: Serena Jordan or Charlene Stiens).