6515--Intent to Sole Source VitalFlow System **EMERGENCY**
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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.
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This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for quotes.
The Department of Veterans Affairs WNY Healthcare System intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Sole-Source action to:
Name of Contractor:
Medtronic USA, Inc
Street Address:
710 Medtronic Parkway NE
City, State, Zip:
Minneapolis, MN 55432
The Buffalo VA Medical Center is working to replace the current Cardiohelp Heart-Lung
Bypass unit. The FDA has issued a notice recommending the replacement of these
units. There have been multiple recalls on these devices that the vendor has failed to
remediate which has led to this decision by the FDA. Currently, our OR has no Heart-
Lung Bypass unit to use. Therefore, the Buffalo VAMC is seeking to purchase one (1)
Vitalflow Capital Heart Lung Bypass unit to conform with FDA replacement recommendation. Procuring this equipment will ensure device uptime in our OR so that Veterans are receiving the best care possible.
Because of the multiple recalls issued on our current CardioHelp Heart-Lung Bypass
unit, the OR has been operating without a Heart-Lung bypass unit. It is crucial that we
get this procured as soon as possible due to the limited treatment that can be provided
to veterans. So, it is imperative that we sole source to Medtronic, Inc for the reason of
getting the OR a functioning Heart-Lung Bypass unit. This is a Emergency Procurement
IAW FAR 6.302-2 Use of other than full and open competition for unsual and
compelling urgency .
This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive proposals. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes.
The Veterans Health Administration prohibits the use of gray market items in their Medical Centers. Gray market items are considered to be items outside of the original equipment manufacturer s intended distribution channels.