Heart Valves

The Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center, part of Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 within the Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking sources for a consignment agreement for SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valves (THV) with certitude system manufactured by Edwards Life Sciences. This Sources Sought Notice under solicitation number 36C25525Q0248 establishes a consignment stock arrangement where the VA will pay only for items actually used through a Post Consignment/Inventory process. The contractor must maintain specified inventory quantities at the Columbia, Missouri facility and replace used items within 48 hours of notification. Key requirements include quarterly inventory checks, first-in-first-out product usage protocols, and replacement of items with less than 90 days remaining sterility or expiration at no additional cost. Contractor personnel must undergo background investigations and maintain U.S. citizenship or valid work authorization status. Responses to this sources sought notice are due by March 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time.

This procurement opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and appears to be specifically targeting Edwards Life Sciences, LLC as the primary source for these specialized heart valves. The consignment agreement structure covers two delivery methods: "Just in Time" inventory and consignment stock inventory, with pricing based on an established inventory list provided by the contractor. The place of performance is specifically designated as the Harry S. Truman Veterans' Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, indicating a single-location service requirement. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339113 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing and PSC code 6515 for Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. While specific award values are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation phase, the consignment model suggests ongoing supply needs with payment tied directly to actual usage volumes at the medical facility.