Reviewed

Catheter sets

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (3600) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6515 | Last Modified: 02/07/2024

Procurement Summary

Hollister brand name catheter sets. Catheter sets are pre-lubricated, intermittent catheters with protective tip and urine bag.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Although the Buy American Act is applicable to small business set-asides (FAR 25.101(b)), the VA would be exercising an exception to the Buy American Act (FAR 25.103(b) - Nonavailability) by utilizing a foreign manufacturer, as it is anticipated that the lowest price technically acceptable quote received will be quoting a foreign manufactured [end] product. No domestic end products were discovered during market research.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Date Submitted

01/26/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

N/A

Procurement Stage

Pre-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF