Notice of Intent to Sole Source

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. Reference#: N0025920N0018. Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), only one source being available to meet the Government’s needs, to:

LivaNova USA, Inc.

100 Cyberonics Blvd. Suite 600

Houston, TX, 77058-2017

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334510; the business size standard is 1,250 employees.

The objective of this sole source award is to provide the following supply requirement:

SenTiva Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Generator – single pin, Model #1000, 1 each

Tunneling Tool, Model #402, 1 each

PerreniaFlex Lead (2.0 mm), 1 each

Overnight Shipping

LivaNova USA, Inc. was found to be the only source for VNS Therapy that is FDA approved, features an automated “detect and respond” mode, reduces the number of seizures and improves the quality of life.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes management and technical data and cost information, in sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to perform the required work and are able to provide valid certification to provide service validated by Rees Scientific Corporation. Capability statements shall not exceed 6 (8.5 x 11 inch) pages using a font size no smaller than 10-point.  All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on 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 or to proceed with a sole source purchase order.

Capability statements are due by 0530 Pacific Time, 13 Jan 2020.  Capability statements shall be submitted by

e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: [email protected]. The email subject line shall state, “Naval Medical Center San Diego, Special Notice Number N0025920N0018.”

NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED