Sole Source Maintenance and Repair Service Contract for Teleflex AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps
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 Network Contracting Office 15 (NCO15), intends to award a sole source firm fixed-price contract to Teleflex LLC for maintenance and repair services for two (2) Teleflex AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABPs) at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, IL. This is a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source, not a request for competitive quotes. Firms believing they can meet the requirement may submit capability statements by July 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires a service to provide preventive maintenance and repairs for two (2) Teleflex AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABPs). These devices are critical for increasing blood supply to the heart muscle and reducing cardiac workload.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price, one-time contract.
- Intended Contractor: Teleflex LLC.
- Location: Marion VA Medical Center, Marion, IL.
- Response Due: July 2, 2026, by 1:00 PM (Central Time) for capability statements.
- Published: June 17, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a Sole Source procurement, justified under FAR 5.101 and FAR 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements). The procurement will utilize commercial procedures of FAR Part 12.
Submission & Evaluation
While this is not a Request for Competitive Quotes, responsible firms that believe they can meet the requirement are invited to submit written notification and capability statements. Submissions must include:
- Company Name, SAM UEI Number, Company's Address.
- Point of Contact Information (title, phone, email).
- Business Size.
- Indication if the firm is a direct supplier, service provider, or authorized reseller/distributor.
- Supporting evidence detailing corporate experience, contract number, total contract dollar amount, period of performance, relevant supply details, and customer point of contact.
Responses will be evaluated to determine marketplace capabilities for future procurements, but the Government is not obligated to compete the procurement based on these responses. The Government will not pay for submitted information.
Additional Notes
- NAICS Code: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.
- Size Standard: $34 Million.
- Inquiries: Accepted only via email to matthew.curl@va.gov.