J065--693-26-4-047-0071 | SPE 56562 | Teleflex IABP Balloon Pumps | NCO 4 Services 3 (VA-26-00073397)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office East, Network Contracting Office 4, issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Teleflex LLC by June 12, 2026, for preventive maintenance and repairs of two Teleflex AC3 Series Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps at Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center. The contract is being awarded under FAR 6.103-1, citing only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The pumps provide microprocessor-controlled cardiac support and counter-pulsation therapy to stabilize patients with impaired left ventricular function. Work includes preventive and corrective maintenance, 24/7 technical telephone support, and onsite support. Normal service coverage runs 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, with preventive maintenance scheduled semi-annually. All parts must be OEM original equipment delivered within 24 hours, with parts, labor, and travel included at no additional cost.

Field Service Engineers must hold a minimum two years of experience, current manufacturer training completed within the last two years, proof of service key dongle ownership, and proper credentials. All contractor personnel must provide tuberculosis and influenza vaccination documentation and HIPAA compliance training certificates. Work must comply with NFPA-99, NEC, OSHA, and HIPAA standards. Detailed Engineering Service Reports must be submitted within five business days documenting all work performed, parts used, labor hours, and costs.

The government reserves discretion regarding competition and welcomes responses from other qualified vendors regarding marketplace capability by 10:00 a.m. EST on June 12, 2026.