The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Medtronic USA, Inc. for the maintenance and repair of cryo-console equipment at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI, and the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL. This procurement is authorized under 41 U.S.C. 1901 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, emphasizing that only Medtronic qualifies due to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) requirements. The contract will ensure high-quality service and compliance, as all items must be new and sourced directly from the OEM or authorized distributors, with strict prohibitions against used or counterfeit products. Interested vendors must submit documentation demonstrating compliance by 10:00 AM CDT on October 31, 2024, to Eileen Meyer at eileen.meyer@va.gov, as no solicitation documents will be available and telephonic inquiries will not be accepted.