Reviewed

Medtronic Insulin Infusion Sets and Tandem Reservoirs (Q0408)

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (3600) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6515 | Last Modified: 09/20/2024

Procurement Summary

Medtronic Insulin Infusion Sets and Tandem Reservoirs for Leavenworth CMOP

Waiver Rationale Summary

Although the Buy American Act is applicable to small business set-asides (FAR 25.101(b)), we would be exercising an exception to the Buy American Act (FAR 25.103(b) Nonavailability). The product is brand name only/ dispense as written. The product information slip and the OEM both confirmed that all three products are made in Mexico.

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

09/13/2024

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