Boston Scientific Corp Awarded $265M for cardiovascular procedural packages and supplies under the manufacturer direct program

Boston Scientific Corp., Marlborough, Massachusetts, has been awarded a maximum $265,230,300 fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for cardiovascular procedural packages and supplies under the manufacturer direct program. This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 2304(c)(1), as stated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. Location of performance is Massachusetts, with a Sept. 30, 2026, ordering period end date. Using customers are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2021 through 2026 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE2DE-21-D-0033).

Boston Scientific Corp. makes medical supplies and devices used in interventional medical procedures. A leader in devices addressing heart conditions, the firm focuses on manufacturing cardiovascular and cardiac rhythm management (CRM) products. It also makes devices used for electrophysiology, endoscopy, pain management (neuromodulation), urology, and women’s health. Its roughly 13,000 diagnostic and treatment products — made in more than a dozen factories worldwide — include biopsy forceps, catheters, coronary and urethral stents, defibrillators, needles, and pacemakers. Boston Scientific markets its products in about 120 countries, but the US generates more than half of sales. (www.dnb.com)

Vermilion Valley Produce Co. Awarded $265.5M IDIQ Contract For Fresh Fruits & Vegetables.

Vermilion Valley Produce Co.,* Danville, Illinois, has been awarded a maximum $265,500,000 fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for fresh fruits and vegetables. This was a competitive acquisition with one response received. This is a four-year six-month contract with no option periods. The location of performance is Illinois, with May 18, 2025, ordering period end date. Using customers are Army, Air Force, and Department of Agriculture schools. The type of appropriation is fiscal 2021 through 2025 defense working capital funds. The contracting agency is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE300-21-D-P359).

Vermilion Valley Produce Co Inc wholesales and distributes food products. The Company offers dairy, cheese, milk, syrups, beverages, fruits, and vegetables. Vermilion Valley Produce serves customers in the States of Illinois and Missouri. (www.bloomberg.com)