Sapien 3 (THV) sapien 3 (THV)

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement
The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Healthcare System, VISN 07 Contracting Activity intends to negotiate a sole source contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source for the following items listed below. The associated NAICS code for this is 339113. The vendor will be Edwards Lifesciences, 1 Edwards Way, Irvine, CA 92614.
Description of equipment requirements:
SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) with Commander 9600CM23A 3 EACH
SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) with Commander 9600CM26A 3 EACH
SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) with Commander 9600CM26A 3 EACH
A firm fixed price contract with no option years is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 2:00 pm EST on Friday, August 24, 2018..