6515--Small Business Set-Aside Impella CP Catheters
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Portland VA Medical Center, has issued a solicitation for Impella CP Catheters, described as a Cardiac Power Pump Set, Brand Name or Equal to P/N 0048-0003. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the procurement of Impella CP Catheters, which are Cardiac Power Pump Sets. The solicitation specifies a "Brand Name or Equal" product, indicating that functionally equivalent alternatives to the Impella Cardiac Power Pump Set (P/N 0048-0003) will be considered. The place of performance is the Department of Veterans Affairs Portland VA Medical Center.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation / RFP / RFQ
- Solicitation Number: 36C26026Q0512
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 13:00 Eastern Time (New York, USA)
- Published Date: April 9, 2026
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Christine Lindsey, Contract Specialist
- Email: christine.lindsey@va.gov
- Phone: 813.972.2000 x2479