6515--DPCS: Direct Patient Care - Edwards Lifesciences - Surgical Implant IFCAP PO: 6482M0296 CS: Keisha Carter

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 20, is initiating a non-competitive contract action exceeding $25,000 for the procurement of surgical implants from a single responsible source, Edwards Lifesciences. This procurement follows the guidelines outlined in FAR 13.106, indicating that the award bypasses the usual competitive bidding process due to the specific nature of the requirements. The contract is designated under the NAICS code 339113, which pertains to surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, and is intended to support direct patient care needs within the Veterans Health Administration. The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C26022P1148 with purchase order IFCAP PO: 6482M0296, is managed by Keisha Carter, who serves as the point of contact for any inquiries related to this award. The contracting activities are based out of Vancouver, Washington, though the exact place of performance is unspecified. This notification serves to inform the public of the planned action while clarifying that it is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, adhering to federal contracting regulations for single-source procurements where justified.