J065--646-26-4-068-0093 | SEA 51734 | NEW Teleflex IABP Full Service | NCO4 Services 3 (VA-26-00066000)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office East, Network Contracting Office 4 issued a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source on May 6, 2026, with a response deadline of May 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. The VA intends to award a firm fixed price contract to Teleflex LLC under FAR 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements) for preventative maintenance and repairs to four Teleflex AC3 Series Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. These pumps provide microprocessor-controlled cardiac support delivering counter-pulsation therapy to stabilize patients with impaired left ventricular function.

The scope includes all preventive and corrective maintenance, 24/7 technical telephone support, and onsite support during business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET, Monday–Friday, excluding federal holidays). The contractor must perform semi-annual preventive maintenance with at least one week advance notice, provide OEM parts only with next-day delivery by 10:30 AM, and supply all materials, labor, tools, and manuals at no additional cost. Field Service Engineers must hold minimum two years' experience, current manufacturer training completed within the last two years, and proof of service key dongle ownership. All personnel must provide tuberculosis and flu vaccination documentation and HIPAA compliance training certificates, and comply with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and VHA Directive 1192. Complete Engineering Service Reports must be submitted within five business days, signed by both the Field Service Engineer and a VA employee witness.

Interested vendors must submit capability demonstrations by the deadline. The government retains sole discretion to determine whether to compete the procurement based on responses received. Point of contact is Matthew Wright at matthew.wright6@va.gov or 717-673-3842.