The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS), Ann Arbor, MI, in accordance with FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i) Only one source available, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Medtronic, Inc. , Minneapolis, MN for furnishing TAVR Heart Valves. NAICS 339113 applies, the small business size standard is 750 employees. The contractor shall deliver to the VAAAHS at 2215 Fuller Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105, by 1/30/2017. The Government intends to award an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for a minimum of one (1) and a maximum of five (5) TAVR Valves with an ordering period of 6 months from the date of award. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received NLT 3:30 EST on 2/20/2017. No telephonic inquiries or e-mail responses will be accepted. All responses must be mailed to VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, 2215 Fuller Rd. (54C), Attn: Chuck Lakin, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. UPS or FEDEX to Contract Service Center, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby M, Suite 2200, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

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