SAM #36C24427Q0023

VA intent to sole-source Inari FlowTriever Retrieval/Aspiration Systems

The Department of Veterans Affairs is pursuing a brand-name-only purchase of Inari FlowTriever systems for VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System facilities. - Buyer: VA Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO4), Commodities 2, for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. - Requirement: The notice initially describes five systems, while the attached Statement of Need gives an estimated annual requirement of 17 systems—5 for Cardiology and 12 for Imaging. The attachment lists the system’s included components; each requested system is a kit containing those components. - Delivery: Provide one system when requested by the chief technicians. - Brand and technical requirements: Inari FlowTriever Retrieval/Aspiration System, brand name only, meeting the attached Statement of Need. The attachment identifies 11 components per system, including Triever and FlowTriever catheters, FlowStasis, FlowSaver, a syringe, and an introducer sheath. - Notice status: This is an intent to sole-source, not a solicitation or request for quotations. Capable vendors may submit a capability statement of no more than one page identifying the company, UEI/SAM number, socioeconomic category, and ability to meet the requirement at the medical center. - Classification: NAICS 339112. - Potential contract scale: The attachment describes a base year plus four option years, with an estimated 17 systems per year. The options and annual quantities are not guaranteed.

Description

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO4) intends to sole source a contract for five (5) Brand Name Only - Inari FlowTriever Retrieval/Aspiration System. All work is to be completed in accordance with the Statement of Need. This sole source contract will be solicited and negotiated with Lovell Government Services, Inc., 223 W. Gregory Street, Pensacola, FL 32502 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1 Single Source Justification.

See attached Draft Statement of Need (SON).

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112. The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard is 1,000 employees.

Interested vendors that can meet this requirement, shall identify their interest and capability, and respond to this notice by 10/20/2026 NLT 10:00 AM EST. Interested vendors must send a capability statement, no more than one page in length; to include Company Name, ueiSAM Number, Socioeconomic Category, brief description of your business entities capability to handle this project at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center.

This Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source is for planning purposes only. No solicitation will be made available. This is NOT a request for quotations. All information shall be provided at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be sent via email to the Contracting Specialist at christa.stine@va.gov.

Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon the responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, Contracting will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Lovell Government Services, Inc.

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