65--RotaFlow English/US US-Plug ICU for Minneapolis MN

The government intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis to Maquet Medical Systems USA for the procurement of Rotaflow ventricular assist device systems for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This contract will be awarded under FAR Part 6.302-1, which allows for sole source procurement when only one responsible source is available to meet the agency’s requirements. Maquet Medical Systems USA is the original manufacturer, parent company, and sole distributor of the ROTAFLOW Ventricular Assist Device System, making them uniquely qualified to fulfill this requirement. The contract will be administered by the Network 23 Contracting Office in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, following FAR Part 13 procedures. This notice serves solely as an announcement of intent and is not a solicitation, request for quotes, or proposals, nor does it create any commitment or obligation on the part of the government. The contract is identified by solicitation number VA26313Q2644 and relates to the NAICS code 423450, which covers medical and hospital equipment supplies. The contract title references a specific ICU RotaFlow system designed for use in Minneapolis, Minnesota. No additional sources or suppliers are considered capable of providing the ROTAFLOW systems needed by the VA Health Care System, justifying the sole source procurement approach.