Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C24725Q0252Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/1a5b8521e5684c4eb9699d816206936f/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Columbia VA Network Contract Office 7, intends to award a sole source purchase order for the maintenance and repair of LivaNova Heart Lung Machines at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. The procurement requires specialized services for two LivaNova USA Inc. Heart Lung Machines and their ancillary systems, as LivaNova is the sole manufacturer and servicer of the 5S heart lung bypass system and its supporting components. This maintenance is critical for ensuring the operational integrity of essential medical equipment used in patient care. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities statements and qualifications electronically to Jeremy Calligan at jeremy.calligan@va.gov by 12:00 noon EST on January 10, 2025. Please note that this is not a solicitation, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract based on the responses received.

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    Jeremy A Calligan
    (803) 979-0338
    jeremy.calligan@va.gov
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