J065--FY24 ABIOMED IMPELLA Controller Systems Service Contract (Base Plus 4 Yrs)

The Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 02 intends to solicit from a single source IAW FAR 13.106-1(b) to obtain service and maintenance for Impella Heart Pump Controller Equipment Period of performance: September 15, 2024, through September 16, 2025 Basic description of the requirement: This full-service contract is to include all necessary repair or replacement of defective part, preventive maintenance, and maintenance of the equipment. The contractor shall maintain the equipment and furnishing all necessary labor, unlimited technical phone support, tools, materials, repair service parts, shipping charges and all peripherals (including but not limited to travel expenses). The contractor will also provide repair service which may consist of calibration, cleaning, oiling, adjusting, rectify recalls, replacing parts and maintaining the equipment. Repair services will be provided at the request of the VA, to diagnose and correct equipment malfunctions. Moreover, the contractor shall review operating system software diagnostics to ensure that system is operating to the manufacturer s specifications. Any service rendered on this technology requires that it be performed by a factory trained and certified technician and also requires the use of specialized test equipment, both of which are available only from Abiomed. Manufacturer Description Model Serial Number Equipment Entry Number ABIOMED Impella Heart Controller (2 units) AIC IC6000 IC6033 51205 51206 Place of Performance: Location at Manhattan Campus VAMC: Cardiology Department Manhattan Campus 423 E 23 Street New York, NY 10010 The NAICS code for this requirement is 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (Size Standard $34.0). Intended Source: ABIOMED 22 Cherry Hill Drive Danvers, MA 01923 THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by August 08,2024, at 3:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). The Department of Veterans Affairs will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses from responsible sources will be considered. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Impella Heart Pump Controller Equipment in the subject line. All documents submitted, will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Contract Specialist, Yasmin Moses at yasmin.moses@va.gov. The capability documentation shall include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience providing the services described above. Responses shall clearly detail the firm s capability to access OEM parts, manuals, and schematics. Responses shall include proof of manufacturer certification to perform maintenance and repairs.