6515--FY25: Impella Catheter Cardiology Service VACHS

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), through Network Contracting Office 8, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to negotiate a sole-source contract for an Impella Catheter Cardiology Service. The procurement falls under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 13.106-1(b) and is associated with NAICS code 339112, which has a size standard of 1,000 employees. The specific solicitation number is 36C24825Q0303, with the identified vendor being ABIOMED. The contract relates to a critical medical device used for hemodynamic support in cardiovascular procedures, specifically the Impella CP Pump Set Catheter. The procurement is classified under Product Service Code (PSC) 6515 for medical and surgical instruments and equipment.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to acquire a specialized medical device critical for treating high-risk cardiac patients, particularly those with coronary artery disease and cardiogenic shock. Interested vendors must submit complete technical packages demonstrating their capabilities by February 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, directed to Contract Specialist Edwin R. Correa. The procurement is unrestricted and not set aside for any specific business type, though market research confirmed no small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs), or service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) distribute this product. The estimated contract value is $25,125.63 for one Impella CP Pump Set Catheter, which is essential for providing advanced cardiovascular support in critical medical scenarios. The VA emphasizes that local availability of this device is crucial, as it could potentially prevent patient transfers and improve immediate medical intervention capabilities.