6515--Small Business Set-Aside Impella CP Catheters
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Network Contracting Office 20, has issued a Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation for Impella Cardiac Power Pump Sets. This opportunity seeks a "Brand Name or Equal" product to Abiomed, Inc.'s Impella Cardiac Power Pump Set (MPN 0048-0003) for the Portland VA Medical Center, OR. Offers are due by April 17, 2026, at 13:00 EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of up to five (5) Impella Cardiac Power Pump Sets. These sets must be "Brand Name or Equal" to Abiomed, Inc.'s MPN 0048-0003 and possess specific salient characteristics. Key requirements include compatibility with VA-owned Impella Control Circulatory Assist Units (IC3562 and IC3563), approval for high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and cardiogenic shock, and the ability to function as an intravascular microaxial blood pump insertable percutaneously. Each set must provide real-time pump flow monitoring and control, and include a catheter, purge cassette, introducer kit, and 0.018-inch, 260cm placement guidewire.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RFP/RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 339112, Size Standard 1,000 employees)
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Period of Performance: 12 months from receipt of order.
- Funding: Bulk-funded order for a not-to-exceed quantity of five (5) sets.
- Delivery: The first set is required within five (5) days of order receipt. Subsequent sets (up to four) will be ordered as needed, with delivery within two days of notification. Any remaining sets at the end of the 12-month period will be removed from the order.
- Delivery Location: Department of Veterans Affairs Portland VA Medical Center, 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road, Portland, OR 97239-2964. Shipping (FOB destination) must be included in the price.
- Offer Due Date: April 17, 2026, 13:00 EDT.
- Published Date: April 9, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically to Christine Lindsey at christine.lindsey@va.gov. Responsive quotes must include all items listed under section E.1 (b) of the solicitation. Award will be made to the offeror that meets all mandatory requirements of the solicitation at the lowest price.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5, with addenda attached. Mandatory electronic invoicing is required per VAAR 852.232-72.