6515--Consignment Agreement - Prosthetic Valves - Ann Arbor
ID: 36C25025Q0684Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/08ad532a214e429f8013457da3319ab6/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Edwards Lifesciences LLC for a consignment agreement involving various prosthetic heart valves and related systems. This procurement, governed by Simplified Acquisition Procedures under NAICS code 339113, aims to secure a range of high-quality aortic and mitral valves, as well as annuloplasty systems, which are critical for patient care and have a short shelf life. The consignment model will enable the VA to maintain necessary inventory without upfront purchases, ensuring that the specific needs of veterans are met effectively. Responses to this notice are due by July 14, 2025, and interested parties should contact Contracting Officer Kellie Konopinski at Kellie.Konopinski@va.gov or by phone at 734-222-4330 for further information.

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    Kellie KonopinskiContracting Officer
    (734) 222-4330
    Kellie.Konopinski@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Ann Arbor Healthcare System intends to negotiate a sole-source contract for a consignment agreement with Edwards Lifesciences LLC for various prosthetic heart valves and related systems. This procurement falls under NAICS code 339113 and is governed by Simplified Acquisition Procedures, indicating the urgency and specific need for these items due to their specialized nature and short shelf life. The products include a range of aortic valves, mitral valves, and annuloplasty systems, which have been favored by both patients and physicians for their quality and functionality. The consignment model will allow the VA to stock these items without pre-purchase, ensuring they meet specific patient needs. The contract aims to award a firm-fixed price with a five-year ordering period, and it emphasizes that only Edwards Lifesciences can fulfill these requirements effectively. Responses to this notice are due by July 14, 2025, and no competitive proposals are being solicited. This approach underscores the VA's commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services to veterans.
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