J065--36C25926Q0468| Intent to Sole Source on Impella Maintenance for Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center
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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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Impella Maintenance services at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. The VA intends to award a contract to ABIOMED, Inc., a Large Business, for the maintenance of Abiomed Automated Impella Controller (AIC) consoles. This requirement is deemed peculiar to the original equipment manufacturer due to the proprietary nature of the devices. Interested parties capable of meeting this requirement must submit their information by May 08, 2026, 12:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement covers comprehensive maintenance services for specific Abiomed Impella AIC Systems (Serial Nos: IC3274 and IC3276). Services include:
- Preventive maintenance
- Corrective maintenance
- Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-certified replacement parts
- Depot-level repairs
- Loaner equipment
- Full technical support
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: ABIOMED, Inc. (Large Business)
- Period of Performance: A base year from September 30, 2026, to September 29, 2027, with four (4) one-year option periods, extending through September 29, 2031.
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Business Size Standard: $34.0 Million)
- Response Due: May 08, 2026, 12:00 PM Mountain Time
- Published Date: May 06, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The Abiomed Impella AIC Console is a proprietary, highly specialized medical device. All service, maintenance, calibration, and repairs are restricted exclusively to the original equipment manufacturer, Abiomed Inc. Market research confirmed Abiomed Inc. as the only identified vendor capable of providing the necessary OEM-certified technicians and parts for these critical life-support devices.
Submission Information
This notice is NOT a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement must clearly demonstrate their capability. Responses should include relevant information such as specifications, cut sheets, brochures, or capability statements. Submissions are to be sent via email to lynn.lim@va.gov. A determination not to compete is solely at the Government's discretion.