Intent to Sole Source: Impella Catheters

Notice of Intent and Brand Name. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21) intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price, base plus 4 option year contract for the estimated delivery of 9 Impella CP® heart pump (Item# 0048-0003) per year at the San Francisco VA Medical Center at 4150 Clement St., San Francisco, CA 94121 to Abiomed, Inc.

The authority for restricting competition on this procurement in accordance with FAR 8.405-6 (b) (1) Limited Source- Brand Name. (See attached Limited Sources Justification).

NAICS: 339112/Size Standard: 1,000 employees

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification prior to the response due date and time. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirement for the estimated period of performance (see attached RFQ for response information). Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the award. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.

Responses are due by December 05, 2019, 11:59PM (EST). Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to moneque.rodriguez@va.gov. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted.