IMPELLA PUMPS AND ACCESSORIES OR EQUAL
ID: 36C261-25-AP-1357Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1e1d043f040a43918d45c20388f8d665/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify potential vendors capable of supplying Impella Pumps and accessories or equivalent products for the San Francisco VA Health Care System. The procurement aims to acquire a minimum of nine Impella CP with Smart Assist Heart Pump Kits annually, which are critical for providing temporary mechanical circulatory support in patients experiencing acute heart failure or cardiogenic shock. Interested vendors must demonstrate compliance with specific technical specifications outlined in the Draft Salient Characteristics document, including a flow rate of at least 2.5 L/min and a minimally invasive design, among other requirements. Responses are due by January 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM Pacific, and should be directed to Leah Smith at leah.smith@va.gov, with "Impella Pumps or Equal" in the subject line.

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    LEAH SMITH
    LEAH.SMITH@VA.GOV
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    Draft SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.pdf
    The file outlines the salient characteristics required for the procurement of an equivalent to the Impella Pump Set Model Number 0048-0003, intended for temporary mechanical circulatory support in patients facing acute heart failure or cardiogenic shock. Essential specifications include a minimally invasive design, a flow rate of at least 2.5 L/min, an operating pressure range of 50-120 mmHg, and a motor speed of up to 50,000 RPM, with a backup battery for uninterrupted operation. The pump's catheter must be 9 French in diameter and 100 cm long, made from biocompatible materials for percutaneous insertion via the femoral artery. Additional requirements encompass high-resolution console displays, audible alarms for system alerts, compliance with FDA standards, sterilization methods, and adequate training and support for clinical staff. The manufacturer must have a proven history in medical devices, and any proposed alternatives must clearly demonstrate compliance with these specifications. Deviations will lead to disqualification. This document serves as a structured guideline for vendors responding to a federal RFP focused on ensuring quality and safety in medical circulatory support devices.
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