6515--NOI SS Inari Cardiology Catheters (Brand Name)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Lovell Government Services for Inari Cardiology Catheters. The contract will be a one-time buy for 20 Inari FlowTriever Retrieval/Aspiration Systems, specifically including Aspiration Guide Catheters and FlowTriever Catheters needed for medical procedures. The procurement is for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center located in Houston, Texas. Through initial market research, the VA has determined that only one responsible source can provide the required testing and equipment. The statutory authority for this non-competitive acquisition is implemented under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must provide evidence of their ability to compete, including business size, socioeconomic status, DUNS number, and SAM/VetCerts registration status. The Special Notice is being issued as an informational announcement, with no formal solicitation to be posted. The response deadline is January 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM CST, and the procurement falls under NAICS code 339112 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract will be delivered to the Cardiology 3C-341 section and includes requirements for manufacturer's warranty coverage, vendor support, and compliance with extensive privacy and security protocols. Potential contractors must also adhere to HIPAA guidelines, complete annual privacy training, and potentially enter into a Business Associate Agreement. The overall objective is to support the new Pulmonary Embolism Team at the VA medical center with specialized cardiology equipment.