NIH intends to sole source Covidien surgical supplies.
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center intends to award a sole source contract to Covidien Sales for the procurement of surgical instruments and supplies. The requirement includes specific Covidien-branded products necessary for ongoing surgical procedures at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD. No other vendor can meet the compatibility and standardization requirements. The contract value is not disclosed but is expected to be under $100,000 based on the nature of the procurement. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes.