J065--Intent to Sole Source

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO4) intends to sole source a contract for equipment maintenance, and repair services for Impella® Heart Pumps at the following medical centers: Pittsburgh VA Medical Center Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center 1010 Delafield Road 1111 East End Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15240-1005 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0030 The objective of this sole source award is for a firm fixed price contract with a base year and four (4) one-year options with Abiomed, Inc., 22 Cherry Hill Drive, Danvers, MA 01923-2568 UEI KBGSE7HJSDE3. This sole source determination is in accordance with FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition, procedures and in accordance with 41 USC 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. Abiomed, lnc. is the only known authorized servicing agent for Impella® Heart Pump equipment at the locations provided above. The North

American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811210. The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard is $34 Million. The PSC code is J065, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. This notice of intent to sole source is not a request for quotes. Interested vendors who can meet this requirement (draft SOW is attached), should identify their interest and capability, and respond to this notice by 3/06/2023 by 10:00 AM EST. Interested vendors must send a capability statement, no more than one page in length; to include Company Name, UEI Number, Socioeconomic Category, brief description of your business entities capability to provide these services. All information shall be provided at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be sent via email to the Contract Specialist. E-mail: eleanor.robbins@va.gov. Facsimile or telephonic responses will not be accepted. Simply responding as an interested party does not constitute your company as a source. Offeror must provide the above requested information. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.