6515--DPCS: Direct Patient Care - Portland - Edward Lifesciences - Surgical Implant - Bill Pay IFCAP PO: 648M29205 CS: Karen McGee

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the VHA’s Network Contracting Office 20, is awarding a contract exceeding $25,000 for the procurement of surgical implants from a single responsible source, following the procedures outlined in FAR 13.106 and FAR 5.101. This action is not a request for competitive quotes but a direct award intended to meet the needs for surgical implants under the specified regulations. The contract is titled "Direct Patient Care - Portland - Edward Lifesciences - Surgical Implant" with a billing arrangement designated as Bill Pay IFCAP PO: 648M29205. The procurement is associated with NAICS code 339113, indicating a specialized medical device supply, and is managed by Karen E McGee, the Contract Specialist, who serves as the point of contact for additional information. The contracting office is located in Vancouver, Washington, under the Department of Veterans Affairs. The solicitation number for this contract action is 36C26022P10961, and the notice was posted on September 14, 2022. The purchase supports direct patient care initiatives within the Portland area and ensures timely acquisition of necessary surgical implants from Edward Lifesciences as the sole source vendor.