Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Medtronic
ID: 24-013386Type: Special Notice
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - CCBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

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MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a sole source contract to Medtronic USA, Inc. for the procurement of Concerto Coils and Vascular Plug Systems essential for patient care at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The acquisition includes specific product numbers and quantities, highlighting the unique features of these medical devices that are critical for the clinical needs of the facility. This procurement is being conducted under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, allowing for a sole source award due to the specialized nature of the products. Interested parties may express their interest and capabilities to Kristin Nagashima at kristin.nagashima@nih.gov by September 17, 2024, at 8 AM EST.

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    Kristin Nagashima
    kristin.nagashima@nih.gov
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