Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C262-25-AP-0095Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/a0229eefdf5f49f9a289005e548209ab/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, is issuing a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a No Cost Consignment Agreement with Edwards Lifesciences LLC for SAPIEN 3 Ultra Resilia Transcatheter Heart Valve implants, essential for launching the VA’s Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) program at the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System in Tucson, Arizona. This procurement aims to establish a consigned inventory of proprietary medical devices, ensuring immediate availability for surgical procedures without incurring costs to the Government until the implants are utilized. The total estimated value of the inventory is $1,060,800, covering a base period and four additional one-year ordering periods, with the anticipated award date set for March 1, 2025. Interested parties must submit any responses by January 4, 2025, to Shavon Bogan at shavon.bogan@va.gov, demonstrating clear evidence that competition would be beneficial to the Government.

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