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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF MAY 16, 2024 SAM #8206
SPECIAL NOTICE

66 -- Vagal Nerve Stimulation Devices

Notice Date
5/14/2024 6:32:13 AM
 
Notice Type
Special Notice
 
NAICS
334290 — Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
 
Contracting Office
RPO EAST (36C24E) PITTSBURGH PA 15212 USA
 
ZIP Code
15212
 
Solicitation Number
36C24E24Q0065
 
Response Due
5/17/2024 10:00:00 AM
 
Archive Date
06/16/2024
 
Point of Contact
Stacy Taylor, Contracting Specialist, Phone: (412) 822-xxxx
 
E-Mail Address
Stacy.Taylor@va.gov
(Stacy.Taylor@va.gov)
 
Awardee
null
 
Description
Description The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Office of Research and Development (R&D), Regional Procurement Office (RPO) East in Pittsburgh, PA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with ElectroCore. The requirement is for the procurement of Vagal Nerve Stimulation Devices. The requirement is for the contractor to provide and ship these items (all components that make up this system) to the VA Atlanta Health Care System. This procurement shall be inclusive of shipping and handling charges (FBO Destination). This procurement is being conducted IAW FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies will satisfy agency requirements. This is because the Government asserts that ElectroCore, is the only contractor that can provide this specific equipment needed by the R&D Laboratory at the VA Atlanta Health Care System. Specifically, the characteristics of the Vagal Nerve Stimulation Devices that are unique are as follows: This procurement project is for Vagal nerve stimulation is felt to have positive effects on the brain and body by fighting the effects of stress, reducing pain (including headaches), and helping memory. A surgically implantable Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS) device has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of both epilepsy and severe depression. Studies have shown that VNS stimulation is helpful for both conditions. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This requirement is brand name/equal to procurement. Price reasonableness will be a factor of selection. However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement/quote and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer no later than Friday, 5/17/2024, (12pm, CST). Interest/capability statements may be sent by email to Mr. Stacy Taylor at Stacy Taylor@va.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
 
Web Link
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/2080fd53dd8f4b49be97b51eca61d53e/view)
 
Record
SN07063072-F 20240516/240514230041 (samdaily.us)
 
Source
SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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