Notice of Intent to issue a single source award for prosthetic limb
ID: 36C256-24-AP-5431Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

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Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue a single source award to Horton Orthotic Lab for the procurement of a specialized LT AK prosthetic limb for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock, Arkansas. This procurement is necessitated by the unique medical requirements of a Veteran, as prescribed by their attending physician, and the specific characteristics of the prosthetic limb make it irreplaceable for the patient's treatment. The total value of the contract is estimated at $47,000, and interested parties may express their interest or seek further information by contacting Bennett Smith at bennett.smith2@va.gov. The procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures due to the urgency and specificity of the medical need.

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    The document outlines a justification for a single-source procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs for an orthotic limb, the Hortons Orthotic Lab LT AK Prosthetic Limb, valued at $47,000. This purchase is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures due to its urgency and specificity as prescribed by the attending physician for a Veteran's medical condition. The unique characteristics of the prosthetic limb render it irreplaceable for the patient's treatment; substituting it could harm the Veteran's recovery. Limited market research was conducted as the physician solely identified this specific device as the optimal solution for the patient's needs. The contracting officer certifies compliance with federal acquisition regulations, confirming the necessity and appropriateness of this procurement. This document reflects the importance of tailored medical solutions in the procurement processes of government entities, particularly in addressing the urgent needs of Veterans.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 plans to award a Sole Source contract to Hortons Orthotic Lab for a specific LT AK prosthetic limb for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. Market research indicated that Hortons Orthotic Lab is the only qualified provider for the required brand name equipment as stipulated under FAR 6.302-1. The contract will encompass a definitive artificial limb and various components, including a microprocessor knee and energy-storing foot/ankle. This notice does not solicit competitive proposals; interested parties can express their interest by contacting the designated Contracting Officer while demonstrating justification for competition. Respondents must provide details about their business size, socio-economic status, and registration status in related databases, as well as authorization from the OEM. The notice serves primarily as an informational document, urging interested suppliers to submit relevant information by the specified deadline.
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