Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement                                       

SUBJECT: Edwards Lifesciences for Consignment

REF: 36C25024SN0245

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, 260 E University Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45219, intends to negotiate a sole source contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) sole source procurement made under the authority of Other Than Full and Open Competition IAW FAR 6.302-1 and 41 USC 3304(a)(1) only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The associated NAICS code for this is 339113. The vendor will be Edwards Lifesciences LLC, 1 Edwards Way, Ervine, CA 92614. It is the Government’s belief that the proposed candidate is only one authorized to maintain their own required capabilities with their equipment to successfully meet this requirement. This procurement consists of procuring the following items:

Description of requirements:

Model #

Description

11060A21

KONECT RESILIA Aortic Valved Conduit, 21MM

11060A23

KONECT RESILIA Aortic Valved Conduit, 23MM

11060A25

KONECT RESILIA Aortic Valved Conduit, 25MM

11060A27

KONECT RESILIA Aortic Valved Conduit, 27MM

11060A29

KONECT RESILIA Aortic Valved Conduit, 29MM

5200M26

Physio II Mitral Annuloplasty Ring 26M

5200M28

Physio II Mitral Annuloplasty Ring 28M

5200M30

Physio II Mitral Annuloplasty Ring 30M

5200M32

Physio II Mitral Annuloplasty Ring 32M

5200M34

Physio II Mitral Annuloplasty Ring 34M

5200M36

Physio II Mitral Annuloplasty Ring 36M

5200M38

Physio II Mitral Annuloplasty Ring 38M

5200M40

Physio II Mitral Annuloplasty Ring 40M

6200T24

Physio Tricuspid Annuloplasty Ring 24T

6200T26

Physio Tricuspid Annuloplasty Ring 26T

6200T28

Physio Tricuspid Annuloplasty Ring 28T

6200T30

Physio Tricuspid Annuloplasty Ring 30T

6200T32

Physio Tricuspid Annuloplasty Ring 32T

6200T34

Physio Tricuspid Annuloplasty Ring 34T

6200T36

Physio Tricuspid Annuloplasty Ring 36T

11500A19

Inspiris Resilia Aortic Valve, 19mm

11500A21

Inspiris Resilia Aortic Valve, 21mm

11500A23

Inspiris Resilia Aortic Valve, 23mm

11500A25

Inspiris Resilia Aortic Valve, 25mm

11500A27

Inspiris Resilia Aortic Valve, 27mm

11500A29

Inspiris Resilia Aortic Valve, 29mm

This notice satisfies the requirement at FAR 5.201(b)(1), to publicize the proposed contract action. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or quotes. No solicitation documents are available; however, any SDVOSB or VOSB firm that believes it that they can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer. Supporting evidence must be furnished in enough detail to demonstrate compliance. Information must be sent electronically to [email protected]. Any responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government as to whether to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received no later than 5:00 Eastern PM on January 22, 2024 to be considered.  

Dwight Petsche

Contracting Officer

[email protected]