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6515--EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES LLC HEART VALVE CONSIGNMENT ITEMS

Solicitation36C25226Q0197Notice typeSpecial Notice

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6515--EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES LLC HEART VALVE CONSIGNMENT ITEMS

Special Notice36C25226Q0197Jan 12, 2026 · v1

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Opportunity Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 12, intends to award a sole-source, single-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to Edwards Lifesciences LLC for prosthetic surgical implant heart valves and annuloplasty rings. This requirement supports the William S. Middleton VA Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, through a consignment agreement delivery method. The procurement is classified under NAICS 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, and PSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.

The proposed contract includes a base period plus four ordering periods for brand-name surgical heart valves and rings in various sizes. The Department of Veterans Affairs cites statutory authority under 41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(5) and 38 U.S.C. § 8123, which permits the procurement of prosthetic appliances without regard to certain other provisions of law. The government maintains that Edwards Lifesciences LLC is the sole manufacturer capable of meeting these specific patient requirements.

This special notice, identified by solicitation number 36C25226Q0197, was published on January 12, 2026, and includes one attachment. While this is not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties may submit written notice and supporting evidence to the point of contact, Erica Grimslid, by January 23, 2026. Submissions must provide clear evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government for future procurements.

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Opportunity Details

Response deadline: Jan 23, 2026Expired 142 days ago
NAICS: 339113 (opens in new tab)
PSC: 6515 (opens in new tab)
Set aside: —
Published: Jan 12, 2026
Updated: Jan 12, 2026
Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Department: —
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Contact and place of performance

Point of contact: Erica Grimslid

Place of performance: Not specified

Original Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VHA Regional Procurement Office Central, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, Network Contracting Office 12, located at 115 S. 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee, WI 53214-1476 intends to award a sole source, base plus four (4) ordering periods, single award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with a consignment agreement delivery method for prosthetic surgical implant heart valves and annuloplasty rings from Edwards Lifesciences LLC., One Edwards Way, Irvine, CA 92614. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 41 United States Code (U.S.C.) Â§ 3304(a)(5) and 38 U.S.C. Â§ 8123. VAAR 806.302-571(b)(1) states contracting activities may procure prosthetic appliances and necessary services required in the fitting, supplying, training and use of prosthetic appliances by purchase, manufacture, contract, or in such other manner as determined to be proper, without regard to any other provision of law once it is determined that 38 U.S.C. Â§ 8123 is applicable. It is the Government s belief the proposed candidate is the sole manufacturer capable of meeting the requirement. The associated North America Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 339113 and the Small Business Size Standard is 800 employees. The William S. Middleton VA Hospital, located at 2500 Overlook Terrace, Madison, WI 53705-2286, has a requirement for brand name only, varying sizes of Edwards Lifesciences LLC prosthetic surgical heart valves and annuloplasty rings for patients on a consignment basis. This notice satisfies the requirement at FAR 5.201(b)(1), to publicize the proposed contract action. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation documents are available at this time. Interested parties may give written notice to [email protected] by 17:00pm CST on 01/23/2026. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to meet the subject requirement. This information shall be provided at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses will be considered by the Government; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Inquiries shall be emailed to [email protected]. No telephone requests will be accepted. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements.