6515--DPCS: Direct Patient Care - Portland - Edward Lifesciences - Surgical Implants IFCAP PO: 648M33070 CS: Karen McGee

The Veterans Health Administration's Network Contracting Office 20 is awarding a contract exceeding $25,000 for the procurement of surgical implants, specifically from Edward Lifesciences under the direct patient care category for Portland. This contract is being awarded under the procedures outlined in FAR 13.106, which allows for sole-source acquisition when only one responsible source is available, and is not open for competitive quotes. The relevant solicitation number is 36C26023P06751, and the contract is associated with the NAICS code 339113, which covers surgical and medical instrument manufacturing. The contract action is managed by Karen E. McGee, Contract Specialist, who serves as the point of contact for any inquiries. The awarding office, located in Vancouver, Washington, oversees this procurement under the 260-Network Contract Office 20. The contract relates to surgical implants to support direct patient care and is processed using an IFCAP purchase order. Interested parties seeking additional information are directed to communicate with the designated contact rather than submit competitive quotes, reflecting the non-competitive nature of this procurement.