J065--Heart Pump Systems maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Abiomed, Inc., for maintenance and repair services to the Impella Heart Pump Systems at Richmond VA Medical Center, located at 1201 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, VA 23249. The contractor will provide preventative maintenance services including, but not limited to: 24-hour phone support and corrective maintenance as required. Award of a firm fixed price contract is anticipated, for period of performance 5/1/2022 - 4/30/2023, with four 1-year options.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation documents are available and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, any business that believes it can meet these requirements and possesses relevant past experience and expertise may give written notice. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement. Responses will be considered by the Government, however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. NAICS Code 811219 / $22 million. Responses received by

4:00 PM EST on January 31, 2022 will be considered by the Government. Inquiries shall be emailed to Breon.campbell@va.gov . No telephone request will be accepted.