Notice of Intent to Sole Source The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 7 intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Abiomed Inc. for Impella AIC System Preventative Maintenance Service for the Ralph H. Johnson VA MC, 109 Bee Street, Charleston SC 29401. The applicable NAICS code for this acquisition is 811219 with a business size standard of $20.5M. The proposed contract is for Impella 2.5 AIC systems , base plus 4 option periods which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the Authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Per the manufacturer, Abiomed is the sole service provider for the Impella Controller technology. Any service rendered on this technology requires that it be performed by a factory trained and certified technician and also requires the use of specialized test equipment, both of which are available only from Abiomed. Abiomed does not use any third party service vendors or vendor owned companies for the Automated Impella Controller. Interested sources may submit technical capabilities and any other information that demonstrates ability to meet the requirements by submitting their interest in writing with complete name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and a point of contact. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to
[email protected]. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 3PM ET December 14, 2016.