6515--DPCS: Direct Patient Care - Portland - Edwards Lifesciences - SURG STK IFCAP PO: 648Q33268 CS: Karen McGee

The contract involves the acquisition of surgical implants by the Veterans Health Administration's Network Contracting Office 20, with a contract value exceeding $25,000. This procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR 5.101 and FAR 13.106, designating a sole-source award to a single responsible supplier. The specific procurement is for direct patient care related items, referenced under the solicitation number 36C26023P00941 and associated with Edwards Lifesciences, as indicated by the purchase order 648Q33268. The contract supports medical services in Portland, Oregon, and pertains to surgical stock under the IFCAP system. The contracting office responsible for this action is located in Vancouver, Washington, operating under the NAICS code 339113, which covers surgical and medical instrument manufacturing. The notice explicitly states that this is not a request for competitive bids but a sole-source notification in compliance with federal acquisition regulations. For further details, interested parties are directed to contact Contract Specialist Leina M. LeClair via the provided email. The contract notification was posted on November 9, 2022, and can be reviewed online through the federal government's contract opportunity portal.