Part : U.S. Government Procurements Subpart : Medical Supplies Classcode : Medical Devices OfficeAdd : Department of Veteran Affairs, Contracting Officer 90C, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), Building 41, 2200 Fort Roots Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72114-1706 Subject : Consignment Agreement with Cordis/J & J –Intent to negotiate Sole Source for Cypher Stents SOL RFP No. 598-39-05 The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) intends to negotiate and award Cypher Stents to JJ/Cordis on a sole source basis. Cost range is $1,000,000 - $5,000,000. Cypher stents as in recent tests with head to head comparison with other stents JJ/Cordis was better than other competitors in terms of restenosis and we get cases of restenosis with Cypher where you need a different drug coated stent. Other stents utilized within our facility are compatible with the cipher stents but utilize different drugs. Price is not the determining factor for the use of a particular type stent. Further, there shall be an inventory maintained within our hospital facility for stent case purposes.This announcement shall close on or about April 15, 2005. If you should have any questions contact Ken McClain at 501-257-1046.

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