Notice of Intent to Sole Source Impella Perfusion Pumps Maintenance for NMC Portsmouth
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The Government intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Abiomed, Inc. for the maintenance of Impella Perfusion Pumps under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as authorized by FAR Part 13.106-1(b), with a total estimated value of $130,000. The contract will include a base year running from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, and up to four optional one-year extensions. Abiomed, Inc. is identified as the exclusive provider of this specific maintenance service, justifying the non-competitive procurement. The purchase is necessary to support the operational mission of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and any response challenging the sole-source determination must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous, cost-effective, timely, and not detrimental to mission readiness. This notice is not a request for quotes or proposals, and respondents assume all costs associated with their submissions. The Defense Health Agency, through its office in Frederick, Maryland, is the responsible agency, with performance based at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia. All inquiries must be directed to Contract Specialist Cynthia Scharnowske by the response deadline of August 11, 2026, using the specified subject line format.
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Portsmouth, VA, 23708, USASet-Aside
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The Government hereby submits a notice of intent to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Abiomed, Inc. for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) Impella Perfusion Pump Maintenance. This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with Federal Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000. The contract will consist of a base year and 4 option years; the period of performance for the base year is 01Oct2026 – 30Sep2027. Abiomed, Inc. is the only source available to provide Impella Perfusion Pump Maintenance. The total estimated value is $130,000.00. Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder the mission objective of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. This is not a request for quote or proposals. Questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed to Contract Specialist, Cynthia.e.scharnowske.civ@health.mil. Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Submission 12454270.
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