J065--Abiomed Impella Service Option Year 3 & 4
ID: 36C25725Q0118Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, 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/opp/fbedd5981259467894a675664a47f94c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through the Network Contracting Office 17, intends to award a sole source contract to Abiomed Inc. for the Abiomed Impella Service, extending the service period for an additional two years. This procurement encompasses parts, labor, travel, and maintenance for specific Impella units, with Option Year 3 scheduled from January 11, 2025, to January 10, 2026, and Option Year 4 from January 11, 2026, to January 10, 2027. The services are critical for maintaining medical equipment essential to patient care, following an unsuccessful solicitation for these services. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capabilities by 12:00 P.M., CST, on November 19, 2024, to determine if a competitive procurement will occur, with all inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Mariangie Rios Vazquez at mariangie.riosvazquez@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mariangie Rios VazquezContract Specialist
    (210) 996-8816
    mariangie.riosvazquez@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 17 intends to undertake a sole source award for the Abiomed Impella Service for an extension period of two years. This procurement involves parts, labor, travel, and maintenance for specific Impella units, following an unsuccessful solicitation for these services. The contract modification extends the service term, with Option Year 3 set from January 11, 2025, to January 10, 2026, and Option Year 4 from January 11, 2026, to January 10, 2027. This notification serves as an intent to negotiate exclusively with Abiomed Inc., as supported by FAR 13.5 regulations. Interested parties are invited to express their capabilities by November 19, 2024, to determine whether a competitive procurement will take place. The document emphasizes that this notice is not a call for proposals but rather an invitation for potential contractors to present their qualifications. All communications must occur via email, underscoring the department's interest in maintaining an organized approach to vendor responses. The overall intent reflects the VA's need for continued specialized services in maintaining medical equipment critical to patient care.
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