Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source contract to ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC for the ViewMate Multi Ultrasound System. This system is required to support the Iowa City VA Health Care System in Iowa City, IA. The contract is for a firm-fixed price and is being awarded under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1). The ViewMate Multi Ultrasound System is unique to ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC, and market research has revealed that they are the only authorized distributor and vendor that can provide the required system.
• The contract is for the ViewMate Multi Ultrasound System, which is used to provide patient care and support.
• The contract is being awarded under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1).
• The contract is a firm-fixed price contract.
• The contract is being awarded to ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC, as they are the only authorized distributor and vendor that can provide the required system.