J065--Abiomed Impella Equipment Services
ID: 36C25626Q0121Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b7668122253f46d49dc231c688cefb3d/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 16, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Abiomed Inc. for the preventative maintenance and service of Abiomed Impella equipment at the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System (CAVHS). This procurement is crucial for ensuring the operational reliability of medical equipment used in patient care, particularly for cardiac support. The anticipated award date is January 1, 2026, and interested parties who wish to contest this sole source decision must submit a letter of interest, demonstrating their technical expertise and OEM authorization, by November 24, 2025, to Contract Specialist Carmyn E. Williams at Carmyn.Williams@va.gov.

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    Carmyn E WilliamsContract Specialist
    (713) 799-0795
    Carmyn.Williams@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Abiomed Inc. for preventative maintenance and service of Abiomed Impella equipment at the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System (CAVHS). The solicitation number is 36C25626Q0121, with a NAICS code of 811210 and a response date of November 24, 2025. This is a notice of intent to sole source, not a request for competitive quotes. Interested parties who disagree with this action must submit a letter of interest within fifteen calendar days of publication, demonstrating technical expertise, OEM authorization, and personnel certifications to perform the required services. Responses must be emailed to Carmyn E. Williams at Carmyn.Williams@va.gov by November 24, 2026, 10:00 AM CST, including "36C25626Q0121 Notice of Intent" in the subject line. Late responses will not be accepted.
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