36C255-25-AP-1241 Abiomed Impella Catheters - Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran's Hospital
ID: 36C255-25-AP-1241_1Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBS)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a7a55497d5074921a6b4eafc7f47c3a9/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to procure Impella Catheters for the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran's Hospital through a sole-source contract with Geo-Med, LLC. This procurement is necessary due to the proprietary nature of the Impella Catheters, which are critical for providing specialized medical care to veterans. The contract falls under the NAICS Code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, emphasizing the importance of these instruments in the healthcare services provided to veterans. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Teresa Cabanting at teresa.cabanting@va.gov or by phone at 913-946-1976, as no competitive solicitation will occur for this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Teresa Cabanting
    (913) 946-1976
    teresa.cabanting@va.gov
    Files
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    Special Notice_Intent to Sole Source.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for a sole-source procurement of Impella Catheters at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital. The contracting office, located in Leavenworth, Kansas, intends to negotiate exclusively with Geo-Med, LLC, under NAICS Code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, due to proprietary aspects of the product. This decision is within the Government's discretion, and no competitive solicitation will occur. Interested parties are directed to direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Teresa Cabanting via email. This announcement reflects the Government's unique requirements for specialized medical equipment crucial for veterans' healthcare.
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