Cardiac/Liver Perfusion Services | 07/01/2025 - 12/31/2026

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive Division, has awarded a sole-source IDIQ bridge contract to Biotronics Inc. for the provision of on-site cardiac and liver perfusion services. The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C24425D0094, runs from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026. This interim award was justified under FAR 13.106-1(b) to ensure uninterrupted, critical medical support for open-heart surgery and liver transplant programs while a new five-year IDIQ contract is finalized. The total estimated value for this period is 225,261.75 dollars, consisting of 218,251.95 dollars for cardiopulmonary bypass and 7,009.80 dollars for liver transplant perfusion. The contractor is required to provide 24/7 emergency coverage using Pennsylvania-licensed perfusionists who must be approved by the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff. Key performance requirements emphasize continuity of care and the use of pre-approved personnel, with any substitutions requiring approval from the Contracting Officer's Representative. Services are performed and accepted on-site at the University Drive Division in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The procurement was handled by Contracting Officer Stefanie Carter to prevent risks to veteran patient safety that would result from a gap in service.