Purchase Order W81K0023P0133

This is a firm-fixed-price purchase order awarded by the Defense Health Agency (DHA) to Edwards Lifesciences LLC, a subsidiary of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation. The $889,751 contract is for the procurement of cardiothoracic implants and surgical supplies, specifically the SAPIEN3 Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) System and associated supplies. These products are designed to treat severe aortic stenosis and allow surgeons to replace failing previously implanted artificial aortic or mitral heart valves through a minimally invasive catheter procedure.

The original solicitation was a Special Notice published by the Medical Readiness Contracting Office - West of the Department of the Army Medical Command, which determined that Edwards Lifesciences LLC was the sole source capable of meeting the requirements. The contract has no set-aside designation. Edwards Lifesciences LLC is recognized as a small disadvantaged business despite the specialized nature of this award. The contract has an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2025.

In addition to this purchase order, Edwards Lifesciences LLC holds a $1,190,000 Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) focused on procuring specialized surgical heart valves and cardiovascular equipment. The company also maintains a $1,590,000 Blanket Purchase Agreement with the VA-VHA, allowing medical centers to order various Edwards heart valve models.