65--Consignment Balloon Expandable, Bare MetalCoronary Stent System

The VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York (Albany, Bath, Canandaigua, Syracuse and Buffalo) Medical Centers are soliciting bids to provide balloon expandable, bare metal coronary stent system, pre-mounted on a rapid-exchange delivery system. Need is for the complete spectrum of stents ranging from 13mm to 28mm or nearest equals in length and 2.5mm to 5 mm in diameter. Anticipated period of performance is base year, April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009 plus four (4) one year options at the discretion of the Government. All qualified offerors/firms who believe they can satisfy the solicitation are invited and encouraged to provide their proposal. Offers shall be evaluated for fair and reasonable pricing, technical capability to perform services and satisfactory past performance record. The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, and indefinite quantity consignment contract from this solicitation to the responsible offerors whose offers conform to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The preferred method of payment will be Government Purchase/Visa Credit Card and the Contractors must be capable of accepting it for payment. The size standard for North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339113 is 500 employees. Offerors are reminded to complete all sections of the solicitation, including the Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Electronic version and hard copy of the solicitation will be available on or about January 7, 2008. Electronic solicitation and any amendments may be obtained at: http://www.fedbizopps.gov/ or requests for hard copy solicitation and amendments must be in writing to [email protected] or may be faxed to (716) 862-8893. No telephone requests will be accepted.