6515--DPCS: Direct Patient Care - Portland - Edward Lifesciences - Surgical Implant - Bill Pay IFCAP PO: 648M27323 CS: Karen McGee

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its VHA Network Contracting Office 20, is proceeding with a proposed contract action exceeding $25,000 for the procurement of surgical implants. This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of FAR 5.101 and FAR 13.106, designating a sole source procurement to a single responsible provider, rather than requesting competitive quotes. The contract pertains to direct patient care, specifically for the Portland area, and involves Edward Lifesciences as the vendor. The contract is identified by solicitation number 36C26022P09981 and falls under NAICS code 339113, which covers surgical and medical instrument manufacturing. The action is managed out of the office located in Vancouver, Washington, and the designated contact for inquiries is Contract Specialist Karen E. McGee, who can be reached via email or phone. This contract supports the Department of Veterans Affairs' commitment to providing essential surgical implants needed for patient care within the Veterans Health Administration. Since this is a sole source procurement, it emphasizes the specialized nature of the surgical implants required and the reliance on Edward Lifesciences as the exclusive supplier for this matter.