6515--Notice of Intent to award Sole Source to ABIOMED, INC Impella 5.5 with Smart Assist devices (0550-0008)

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE I. The Michael E. Debakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC) intends to solicit and award a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract with one Large Business (LB) source, Abiomed, Inc., 22 Cherry Hill Dr., Danvers, MA 01923. Contractor will provide delivery and all other resources to procure estimated four (4) Name Brand or Equal to Impella product number 0550-0008 Impella 5.5 with Smart Assist devices. II. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 339113-Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. Standard in number of employees is 750. III. This purchase will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other than Full and Open Competition, as authorized by FAR 6.302-1 and in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract, in accordance with FAR 16.202-1. IV. The anticipated award date is March 28, 2022. V. Please note that this is not a request for competitive quotes and is being posted for informational purposes only. Interested contractors, in addition shall provide the following information as an attachment to your response: 1. Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes. 2. Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a related NAICS code with the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the certification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of incorporation for each. 3. Do you plan on responding to a solicitation for this requirement with a Joint Venture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owner? Yes ___No ___ If yes, please identify which companies you are considering a Joint Venture and the ownership of each company. 4. Do you have an existing BPA s, GSA or VA, Federal Supply Schedule contract, please include the contract details in your response. 5. Are you a Small or Large Business Manufacturer? 6. Are you an authorized distributor of Ambiomed products? VI. Interested parties shall identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within five (days) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice shall show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Interested parties shall submit clear evidence with the capability to meet government requirement. To include but not limited to: 1. Capability to provide and deliver name brand or equal product. (See Attached) VII. Questions regarding this notice should be sent to Contracting Officer Anthony Marion no later than February 15, 2022 by 9:00am (cst) at contact@example.gov