Opportunity
SAM #36C25726Q0176
Sole Source Consignment Agreement for Artivion ON-X Mechanical Heart Valves
Buyer
VA Contracting Office 17
Posted
September 14, 2026
Identifier
36C25726Q0176
NAICS
339113, 423450
This opportunity is for a sole source consignment agreement to supply mechanical heart valves to the Department of Veterans Affairs, North Texas Veteran Health Care System. - Solicitation is for Artivion ON-X mechanical heart valves, provided exclusively by Artivion, Inc. - The contract is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement with a base year and four one-year option periods. - Artivion ON-X valves are required due to unique compatibility with VA instrumentation and clinical benefits. - Vendor is responsible for specialized storage and maintenance of the heart valves. - No specific quantities or part numbers are listed; procurement is based on clinical need. - The contract supports ongoing heart surgery procedures at VA facilities. - Period of performance spans from June 29, 2026, through May 28, 2031, if all options are exercised. - Artivion, Inc. is the sole source vendor; no other OEMs are specified. - Potential competitors may include other heart valve manufacturers, but sole source justification is based on product uniqueness.
Description
Heart Valves Consignment Agreement