The Veterans Administration, Sioux Falls, SD Contracting Office intends to issue an purchase order pursuant to the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(ii) on a brand name sole source basis to Ethicon Inc. This action will be conducted IAW FAR 12 and 13. This notice is required per FAR 6.305, Availability of the Justification. This notice is posted for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested firms must identify their interest and provide documentation demonstrating their capability (include detailed technical information and other technical literature) demonstrating the ability to meet the above requirements by e-mailing the Contracting Officer at [email protected] no later than 4:00 p.m. CST on 26 Sep 2014. Any information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government reserves the right not to compete the proposed purchase order based on responses received to this notice. This item may be awarded without further notice Vendor address: Ethicon Inc., Advanced Sterilization Products Division, 33 Technology Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 Service description applicable to NAICS 811219: Provide repair and preventative maintenance services to support the Sterrad sterilization unit used in SPD at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS) in Des Moines, Iowa. The Sterrad sterilizer is used by SPD technician to sterilize instruments, scopes, and other items used in the O.R. and other areas for patient care in support of VA Mission and facility objectives.

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