6515--Edwards Lifesciences Consignment Agreement of Heart Valves and Annuloplasty Rings for Milwaukee Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C25225Q0305Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a4e398d725244d93b8c6f5a0432959c1/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract for a consignment agreement to procure prosthetic surgical implant heart valves and annuloplasty rings from Edwards Lifesciences LLC for the Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. This procurement will be structured as an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, covering a base period with four option years, as the VA has determined that Edwards Lifesciences is the only manufacturer capable of fulfilling its specific needs. The acquisition of these critical medical supplies is essential for the ongoing healthcare services provided to veterans, highlighting the importance of timely and effective procurement processes within the VA system. Interested parties are invited to submit written notice and supporting evidence of their ability to meet the requirements by March 6, 2025, although no competitive proposals will be solicited. For further inquiries, contact Erica Grimslid, the Contracting Officer, at Erica.Grimslid@va.gov or by phone at 414-844-4800.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Erica GrimslidContrcating Officer
    (414) 844-4800
    Erica.Grimslid@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract for a consignment agreement to procure prosthetic surgical implant heart valves and annuloplasty rings from Edwards Lifesciences LLC. This contract will be an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) arrangement for the Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI, covering a base period with four option years. The justification for sole sourcing is based on the statutory authority which allows for other than full and open competition, as the VA believes that Edwards Lifesciences is the only manufacturer capable of meeting its needs. Interested parties are invited to provide written notice and supporting evidence of their ability to fulfill the requirements by March 6, 2025, although no competitive proposals will be requested. The notice signifies the government's commitment to transparency while retaining discretion over the procurement process. Overall, this document outlines the plan for acquiring critical medical supplies, emphasizing the urgency and potential complexity of healthcare contracting within the VA system.
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