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Abiomed Impella CP Catheter VISN-wide 15215 36C24421Q0448 N 339112 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15240 Contract Specialist Amadna Williams amanda.williams4@va.gov 000-000-0000 https://www.visn4.va.gov/ VA Healthcare- VISN 4 amanda.williams4@va.gov Contract Specialist

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a firm-fixed price sole source FSS order with large business manufacturer Abiomed, Inc. under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) Soliciting from a Single Source, as no other supplies will satisfy the Agency’s requirement.

The proposed procurement is for the purchase of disposable Abiomed Impella CP Catheter’s for VISN 4 VA Medical Centers. These catheters work in conjunction with the Impella System that is currently utilized within the NCO 4 Network. The Abiomed Impella CP Catheters are used specifically for high risk Cardiac/Coronary Interventions and are typically required for emergency situations. The catheters are used in critically ill patients needing Acute Coronary Intervention to support the ventricular function of the heart by reducing Cardiogenic Shock.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 and the size standard is 1000 employees.

This notice satisfies the requirement at FAR 5.201(b)(1), to publicize the proposed contract action. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation will be made available. Any responses received will only be considered for the purposes of determining the marketplace for future procurements. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Inquiries will only be accepted via email to amanda.williams4@va.gov . Responses Due by 5:00 PM (EST) on March 17, 2021. This will be the only notice of the Government's intent to solicit and award to one source to satisfy this requirement.

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