Medtronic NIM Console and accessories Sole Source

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services is provided to advise that the Government intends to solicit a firm-fixed price purchase order sole source award, Medtronic NIM Console and accessories to MEDTRONIC USA, INC.; UEI: K5G5VSTYCNN4 This acquisition is for the VA Northern California Healthcare System at 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA 95655. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of RFO 12.102(a) and 41 USC §1901, only one source will meet the Government’s needs. This notice satisfies the requirement at RFO 5.201(b)(2), requiring publication of the proposed contract action. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, any business that believes it can provide Medtronic NIM Console and accessories may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency, by providing written notice to victoria.torres@va.gov by the due date stated in box 8 of the SF 1449. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. Responses will be considered by the Government; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposes acquisition based upon responses of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Your response should include a statement of capability, DUNS#, business size, federal supply schedule (if applicable) and socio-economic status. This action does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The government will not pay for any costs incurred by responses to this notice.