J065--10/1 667-25-1-515-0003, ABIOMED IMPELLA SERVICE CONTRACT w/ 4 OPT YR (VA-25-00004073) 36C256-24-AP-4231

The Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 intends to solicit from a single source IAW FAR 13.106-1(b) to obtain service and maintenance for Impella Cardiac Circulatory Support System (Heart Pump Controller Equipment).

Period of performance: Five year ordering period: October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2029, for a total of five years (Base year + Four option years)

Basic description of the requirement:

The Firm-Fixed price service contract is to include all necessary repair or replacement of defective part, preventive maintenance, and maintenance of the equipment. The contractor shall maintain the equipment and furnishing all necessary labor, unlimited technical phone support, tools, materials, repair service parts, shipping charges and all peripherals (including but not limited to travel expenses). The contractor will also provide repair service which may consist of calibration, cleaning, oiling, adjusting, rectify recalls, replacing parts and maintaining the equipment. Repair services will be provided at the request of the VA, to diagnose and correct equipment malfunctions. Moreover, the contractor shall review operating system software diagnostics to ensure that system is operating to the manufacturer s specifications. Any service rendered on this technology requires that it be performed by a factory trained and certified technician and also requires the use of specialized test equipment, both of which are available only from Abiomed the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

One line item:

Manufacturer

Description

Model

Serial Number

Controller Asset Number

ABIOMED

Impella Heart Controller

(2 units)

AIC

IC1713

IC1714

1171749

1146318

Place of Performance:

Location :

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center

510 E. Stoner Avenue

Warehouse Building 1

Shreveport, LA 71101-4295

The NAICS code for this requirement is 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (Size Standard $34.0).

Intended Source: ABIOMED

22 Cherry Hill Drive

Danvers, MA 01923

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by August 20,2024, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

The Department of Veterans Affairs will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses from responsible sources will be considered. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.

Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE 36C25624Q1325 - Impella Cardiac Circulatory Support System (Heart Pump Controller Equipment) in the subject line. All documents submitted, will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Contract Specialist, Mari Gibson at mari.gibson@va.gov. The capability documentation shall include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience providing the services described above. Responses shall clearly detail the firm s capability to access OEM parts, manuals, and schematics. Responses shall include proof of manufacturer certification to perform maintenance and repair and an authorized distributor letter.