Opportunity
SAM #36C25926R0051
Award for Heart Transplant and VAD Services for Salt Lake City VA Health Care System
Buyer
VHA Network Contracting Office 19
Posted
May 19, 2026
Identifier
36C25926R0051
NAICS
621111, 611310, 622110
This opportunity involves a sole source contract awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs for specialized heart transplant and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) services for Veterans in the Salt Lake City region. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - VA Salt Lake City Health Care System (VASLCHCS) - Network Contract Office 19, Greenwood Village, Colorado - Awardee: - University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah - Products/Services Requested: - Short term heart transplant services - Offsite heart transplant surgery - Onsite and offsite VAD technician services - Estimated 15 VAD cases annually - All-inclusive per procedure pricing (hospital, professional fees, organ acquisition, VAD equipment) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product part numbers mentioned; University of Utah is the sole provider - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: University of Utah is the only qualified provider in the region - Services must meet VA National Transplant Program standards - Continuity of care and integrated healthcare system support - Critical to avoid delays in care for Veterans - Place of Performance: - Salt Lake City VA Health Care System - University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah - Contract Details: - Short-term, interim contract - Estimated 15 procedures annually - All-inclusive pricing model
Description
Offsite Heart Transplant Surgery Services with onsite and offsite Ventricular Assist Devise (VAD) Technician Services Additional Links:Department of Veterans Affairs