Cochlear Americas Auditory Implants Award Notice and J&A
Award Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C79127D0002
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 19
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Awarded
- to Cochlear Americas Corporation
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 36C79127D0002 Federal IDV award
- NAICS code
- 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Golden, Colorado 80401, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 19 is awarding a sole-source contract to Cochlear Americas for cochlear implants, auditory osseointegrated implants, replacement parts, and accessories, with the award dated November 20, 2026. The award is made under other than full and open competition under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), and the notice states No Set-Aside Used. The J&A describes a noncompetitive, single-award, firm-fixed-price IDIQ with a 10-year performance period (base year plus 9 option years). The ceiling is redacted. Denver Logistics Service manages the requirement and Commodities and Services Acquisition Service administers it in support of Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service. Performance covers the United States and its territories for VA and DoD approved medical facilities. Products are stocked at the DLS warehouse and ordered by VA audiologists through the Remote Order Entry System. Market research found four FDA-approved cochlear implant manufacturers and three auditory osseointegrated implant manufacturers in the United States, and Cochlear Americas is one of four contractors permitted to distribute these devices. Three other major manufacturers, names redacted, will receive concurrent sole-source awards under the same effort.
Notice text
VA has identified Cochlear Implants (CI) and Auditory Osseointegrated Implants (AOI) and related products/supplies/accessories as a continued requirement in support of both VA and the Department of Defense (DoD) approved medical facilities. Cochlear Implants and Auditory Osseointegrated Implants are currently provided through multiple firmfixed price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts. These current contracts are managed by the Denver Logistics Service (DLS) and administered by the Commodities and Services Acquisition Service (CSAS) in support of the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Services (PSAS). The purpose is to define the requirements for Auditory Implant systems (CIs and AOIs), replacement parts and accessories compatible with CIs and AOIs to both the VA and DoD. The VA has identified OEM customized (prescription) implants, processors, wireless devices, and accessories. as preferred products for this contract.
The objectives are to:
1. Establish multiple sole-source awarded contracts that can serve the entire United States and its territories for customized (prescription) auditory implants and repairs to eligible Veterans and beneficiaries using standardized ordering processes.
2. Obtain quality products at a significant discount compared to the commercial market prices.
3. Ensure availability and consistency of products for nationwide usage while integrating the DLS Remote Order Entry System (ROES) program for ordering. VA Audiologists shall order auditory implant contracted line items through the national ROES.
4. Improve operating efficiency throughout the VA.
5. This contract will also allow for higher level of effective communication between the Government and the Contractor, which is essential for partnering for this performance-based contract to succeed. The success of this contract is mutually erected through good communication between the Government and the Contractor.
Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract(s) will be for a oneyear base period and nine (9) one-year option periods. and will be used as a primary source by the VA. Other approved Government agencies are the Department of Defense (DoD) and Indian Health Services (IHS) will be authorized and able to procure contract line items by placing orders directly utilizing contractors’ commercial system. Option periods will or will not be exercised at the sole discretion of the Government.
This contract was awarded as a FFP IDIQ Sole Source award.
Awarded contract 36C79127D0002 to COCHLEAR AMERICAS CORPORATION for 162000000.00 on 2026-11-20.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| P03-Implants-JA Sole Source-Cochlear Americas _Redacted.pdf |
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