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6515--Heart Valves - Ann Arbor

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36C25026AP2854Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network 10 Contracting Office, awarded a contract to Edwards Lifesciences LLC on March 19, 2026, for the procurement of heart valves for the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. The contract, associated with solicitation number 36C250-26-AP-2854 and award numbers 36C25025D0080 and 36C25026N0412, has a total value of $34,000.00. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 339113 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and Product Service Code 6515. The scope of work focuses on the supply of surgical heart valve devices to be used in clinical settings. Stephen Fisher serves as the primary Contracting Officer for this award. While the contracting office is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and the awardee is based in Irvine, California, specific delivery schedules, inspection protocols, and detailed pricing breakdowns were not provided in the administrative award notice.

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Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Contract Value

$34,000

NAICS

339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

Place of Performance

OH

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Edwards Lifesciences LLC

Award Issued Date

03/19/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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Award 36C25025D0080 / 36C25026N0412 - Heart Valves - Ann Arbor

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PostedMar 19

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AwardedMar 19

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Office AddressDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

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Stephen FisherContracting Officer

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

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