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65 -- PURCHASE OF A BI-VENTRICULAR SUPPORT SYSTEM WITH CURRENT FDA APPROVAL FOR POSTCARDIOTOMY VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION AND A BLOOD PUMP MOUNT SET SOL DADA13-99-R-0012 DUE 092799 POC CONTRACT SPECIALIST RUTH D RICHMOND (253) 968-4912 (Site Code DADA13) WEB: hcaa.medcom.amedd.army.mil, hcaa.medcom.amedd.army.mil. E-MAIL: ruth_richmond@smtplink.mamc.amedd.army.mil, ruth_richmond@smtplink.mamc.amedd.army.mil. Provide one (1) each Bi-ventricular Support Unit, and Provide one (1) each Blood Pump Mount Set, to meet the following minimum technical requirements: 1. Any system considered shall have current FDA approval for postcardiotomy ventricular dysfunction. 2. System shall be a pulsatile system. 3. The system shall be capable of right, left or bi-ventricular support with a single-drive unit. It shall have dual chamber blood pumps which operate without vacuum. 3. The system shall include a hardware back-up to the software algorithm, and a foot pump to support patient circulation in the event of a mechanical failure. 4. The system shall be eligible for reimbursement under the Health Care Financing Administration's (HCFA) guidelines of October 1993, outlining coverage of ventricular assist devices. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, ABIOMED, Inc., under the authority of FAR 6.302. Note 22 Applies. Posted 09/22/99 (A-SN383382). (0265)

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