Special Notice: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF intends to award a sole source purchase order contract to Zimmer Bioment for the Indianapolis VA Medical Center Sternal Plating for High-Risk Heart Surgery Patients. This procurement is for specially designed titanium plates used by cardiac surgeons to securely fix the edges of the sternum, resulting in a significant decrease in post-operative infections in high-risk patients. The procurement is in accordance with FAR Subpart 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) as the supplies ordered are unique and only Zimmer Bioment is capable of providing them at the required level of quality. Zimmer Bioment is a large business. Interested firms may submit written notification to the Contracting Officer by March 14, 2024, to be considered.