6515--Small Business Set-Aside Impella CP Catheters

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 (Portland VA Medical Center) is seeking to procure five Impella CP Cardiac Power Pump Sets on a brand name or equal basis through this solicitation. These cardiac power pump sets are intravascular microaxial blood pumps designed for high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention and cardiogenic shock applications, compatible with VA-owned Impella Control Circulatory Assist Units (models IC3562 and IC3563). Each pump set must include a catheter, purge cassette, introducer kit, and 0.018-inch, 260cm placement guidewire with real-time flow monitoring and control capabilities. Award will be made to the responsive offeror meeting all mandatory requirements at the lowest price. Quotes are due by 1:00 PM EDT on April 17, 2026, and should be submitted electronically to Christine Lindsey at christine.lindsey@va.gov.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside. Abiomed, Inc. is identified as the current brand-name manufacturer referenced for the equipment (Part Number 0048-0003), though equivalent products from other manufacturers may be considered. The Government intends to award a bulk-funded order for up to five pump sets with a 12-month period of performance beginning from the date of award, with the first set requiring delivery within five days of order receipt and the remaining four sets within two days of authorization. Delivery is to be made to the Portland VA Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. Invoicing will be submitted electronically by the contractor in arrears upon delivery and Government acceptance of the equipment.