This is a notice of intent to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract for the purchase of the Hemosphere Advanced Monitoring Platform and accessories to Edwards Lifesciences LLC. The contract is anticipated to be awarded under the authority of 41 ****(a)(1) due to only one responsible source satisfying agency requirements. The Hemosphere Alta Cardiac Bundle and accessories will be provided for the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. Edwards Lifesciences is the sole manufacturer of this system. The anticipated award date is April 6, 2026. Interested parties who can respond to this requirement must identify their interest and capability within five calendar days of publication by submitting clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to ***@***. *. * no later than March 26, 2026, by 14:00 PM EST. Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM and submit a current authorized distributor letter. The Department of Veterans Affairs will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the Hemosphere Advanced Monitoring Platform and accessories.
The bid notice does not specify the payment terms for this contract.
The bid notice does not specify warranty information for the Hemosphere Advanced Monitoring Platform and accessories.
The bid notice states that the contract is expected to be awarded under the authority of 41 ****(a)(1), as implemented by FAR ****, indicating that only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The bid notice states that any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award and must submit a current authorized distributor letter to provide the required equipment from the manufacturer.
The bid notice does not specify any penalties for this contract.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement or option for a site visit.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.
The bid notice states that interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement within five (5) calendar days after publication of this notice.
The bid notice does not specify the estimated total value for this contract.