The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice for the acquisition of Edwards Sapien 3 Ultra Resilia Transcatheter Heart Valves, identified by solicitation number 36C25725Q0193. This notice serves as a market research tool and a potential sole source award to Edwards Lifesciences LLC if no other responses are received by the deadline of December 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM Central Time. Interested contractors are invited to submit capability statements to demonstrate their qualifications. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must hold the status of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer or distributor for the equipment in question. The VA's Network Contracting Office 17 (NCO 17) is responsible for this procurement, which aims to assess the market and determine whether further solicitation for competitive bids will be needed. The document underscores that responses are not offers and that the VA will not cover costs incurred by respondents. All communications should be directed to Contract Specialist Mariangie Rios Vazquez via email.
The VA North Texas Healthcare System (VANTHCS) seeks to procure Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA transcatheter heart valves under a consignment contract lasting from the date of award through December 15, 2024, with options for four additional one-year renewals. The contract stipulates that the contractor will maintain a specified inventory of heart valves, which will be utilized as needed by VANTHCS medical staff based on patient requirements. The contractor is responsible for inventory management, including regular updates and the removal of expired items, all at no cost to the government. Additionally, any product upgrades released during the contract term must be made available to VANTHCS, alongside ongoing training support for medical staff. In case of defective products or recalls, the contractor must promptly inform the VA and provide suitable replacements. The contract reinforces that the ownership of consigned items remains with the contractor until their use, while also detailing processes for product acceptance and payment upon use. This procurement reflects the VA's commitment to quality patient care through the use of advanced medical devices while ensuring efficient inventory management and adaptability to technological advancements.