6515--Equipment, StealthStation ENT Navigation System, Cinci (12/01)
ID: 36C25024Q0029Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

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MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/02e6e7ade922472bbf981d1d070455f1/view
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    Special Notice: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF intends to negotiate a sole source contract for the procurement of a StealthStation ENT Navigation System for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. The system, provided by Medtronic, will include various equipment and supplies such as the STEALTHSTAT ENT CART KIT FUSION, STEALTHSTATION ENT SOFTWARE, STEALTHSTATION EM KIT S8, ENT SIDE EMITTER, and ENT NAVIGATION INSTRUMENT SET. This firm fixed price contract with option years is necessary as the Government believes that only Medtronic possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.

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    Rhonda L FitzgeraldContracting Officer
    (317) 988-1844
    rhonda.fitzgerald@va.gov
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