J065--LivaNova Cardiopulmonary Maintenance Services Intent for Sole Source For Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
ID: 36C25026Q0190Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/85bac2f5c8b24369a8cae8cebfa3ab5e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 10, intends to negotiate a sole-source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract with LivaNova USA, Inc. for cardiopulmonary maintenance services at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. This procurement is based on the belief that LivaNova USA, Inc. is uniquely qualified to fulfill the requirements outlined, which are critical for maintaining essential medical equipment used in veteran healthcare. Interested contractors may submit capability statements or quotations by January 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time to the Contracting Officer, Sara Wood, via email at sara.wood1@va.gov; however, the government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sara WoodContracting Officer
    sara.wood1@va.gov
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    36C25026Q0190.docx
    The Department of Veteran Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, intends to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract to LivaNova USA, Inc. for Cardiopulmonary Maintenance Services at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC. This action is taken in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.2, as the government believes LivaNova USA, Inc. is the only company capable of meeting the requirement. This notice, solicitation number 36C25026Q0190, serves as an intent to negotiate and is not a request for competitive proposals. However, contractors may submit capability statements or quotations by January 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time to Sara Wood, Contracting Officer, via email. Responses must clearly demonstrate that competition would benefit the Government, and no costs incurred by responders will be reimbursed.
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