The 37th Contracting Squadron intends to issue a sole source firm fixed priced purchase order to Medtronic Endovascular, 710 MEDTRONIC PKWY Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604, for the purchase of Talent Thoracic Stent Grafts.

The justification for this procurement is that MEDTRONIC ENDOVASCULAR is the sole source and the current provider of these stents. It is to the advantage of the Government to continue the purchase from this company for the continuation of ready availability of the product for scheduled surgeries. This product is a direct match to the equipment utilized during surgery. Medtronic Endovascular is an approved vendor for unique graft sizes for traumatic thoracic vascular aneurysms. The acquisition of this specific product from this vendor will substantially reduce the risk of substandard patient care and limit the Government's potential liability in instances of substandard care. The statutory authority permitting other-than-full-and-open competition is 41 U.S.C., 253(c) (1): FAR 6.302-Only one responsible source at this time will satisfy agency requirements. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals.

Requirements for this purchase:

ITEM
Quan Unit
0001 TALENT THORACIC STENT GRAFT TF3430C113X 1EA
0002 TALENT THORACIC STENT GRAFT TF3434C115X 1EA
0003 TALENT THORACIC STENT GRAFT TF3834C112X 1EA
0004 TALENT THORACIC STENT GRAFT TF3830C114X 1EA
0005 TALENT THORACIC STENT GRAFT TF4036C112X 1EA
0006 TALENT THORACIC STENT GRAFT TF4238C111X 1EA
0007 TALENT THORACIC STENT GRAFT TF4242C113X 1EA
0008 TALENT THORACIC STENT GRAFT TF4642C110X 1EA
0009 TALENT THORACIC STENT GRAFT TF4644C110X 1EA
0010 TALENT THORACIC STENT GRAFT TF4646C112X 1EA

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract will be based on responses to this notice and is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for informational purposes. This procurement is not set-aside for small business and the intent of this procurement is to award based on ready availability and cost.

The proposed contract action is for commercial items which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR subpart 27.4. The anticipated award date is November 13, 2009.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-37 and DFARS Change Notice 20091019, Standard Industrial Code 3663, North American Industry Classification System Code 423550 and Size Standard of 100 apply to this procurement.

The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this requirement: 52-211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, 52.212-5 (DEV) Full text Contract terms and Conditions required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - commercial items, 52.247-34 - FOB Destination, 52.252-2 Clause Incorporated by Reference...http://farsite.af.mil or www.arnet.gov, 52.252-6 Authorized Deviation in Clauses, 252.204-7004 Required CCR Registration, 252.212-7001 - (DEV) Contract Terms and Conditions, 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Request.

The Government intends to evaluate and award without discussions on this procurement. The intent of this procurement is to award based on sole source requirement. Quotes are not being requested and written solicitation will not be used.