6515--PROS-042926-1615875-PA-EDWARDS (VA-26-00065655)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 21, has awarded a contract valued at $34,000 to Edwards Lifesciences LLC for the procurement of a heart implant under NAICS code 339113, which classifies the product as surgical and medical instrument manufacturing. This award, issued on May 11, 2026, under solicitation number 36C261-26-AP-3775, constitutes a contract action exceeding $25,000 and was publicly noticed in compliance with FAR 5.301, indicating it was not subject to competitive bidding. The contract specifies the delivery of a heart implant device without detailed technical specifications, delivery schedules, or performance metrics, and no information is provided regarding contract type, options, or incentive structures. The place of performance is not explicitly defined, though the contracting office is located in Mather, California, and the awardee’s facility is in Irvine, California. The primary point of contact for contract administration is Contract Specialist Darralynn JH Freeman, reachable via email or phone, and the payment office and invoicing method are not specified, though VA contracts typically use WAWF for electronic invoicing. The Unique Entity ID for Edwards Lifesciences LLC is listed as MR4FCKSNGRC1, but no socioeconomic status, small business certifications, or affirmative representations are disclosed. No contract clauses, packaging requirements, inspection criteria, or special conditions are detailed in the available documentation, suggesting the acquisition was processed under simplified procedures typical for commercial items. The award does not include information on the period of performance, FOB terms, quality standards, or inspection locations, and no attachments or evaluation factors were provided.