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T:slim X2 Reservoirs, Accu-Chek lancets, and AutoSoft 90 Tandem Infusion Sets

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (3600) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6515 | Last Modified: 08/15/2024

Procurement Summary

Multiple med/surge items for the treatment of diabetes: T:slim X2 Reservoirs, Accu-Chek lancets, and AutoSoft 90 Tandem Infusion Sets

Waiver Rationale Summary

Although the Buy American Act is applicable to small business set-asides (FAR 25.101(b)), we will be exercising an exception to the Buy American Act (FAR 25.103(b) Nonavailability) by utilizing a foreign manufacturer, as 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?

No

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Date Submitted

08/08/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

36C77024Q0287

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF