6515--VISN 1 B 3 Zoll Defibrillator-AED BPA: Intent to Sole Source Sole OEM-Authorized Distributor; SDVOSB FSS Holder
ID: 36C24124Q0566Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/00f601641cba4a469eccb98a11984dd1/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically VISN 1, intends to establish a four-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Zoll brand Defibrillators and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) with After Action Medical and Dental Supply, LLC, the sole authorized distributor for these products. This procurement aims to replace approximately 145 aging Zoll defibrillators and acquire around 375 new Zoll AEDs, ensuring compatibility with existing equipment and maintaining high-quality emergent care across VISN 1 medical facilities. The decision to single source this contract is supported by extensive market research indicating Zoll devices as the preferred choice among medical institutions, critical for effective emergency response and patient care. Interested parties can contact Contracting Officer Deidra Thomas at deidra.thomas@va.gov or 802-295-9363 for further details, with the anticipated performance period running from September 20, 2024, to September 19, 2028.

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    Deidra ThomasContracting Officer
    (802) 295-9363
    deidra.thomas@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically VISN 1, intends to award a four-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Zoll brand Defibrillators and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to After Action Medical and Dental Supply, LLC, the sole authorized distributor for these products. This single-source decision, supported by FAR 8.405-6, is due to the unique features of Zoll devices, which are critical for maintaining high-quality emergent care across the VISN 1 medical facilities. The BPA aims to replace approximately 145 aging Zoll defibrillators and acquire around 375 new Zoll AEDs, ensuring compatibility with existing equipment and operational efficiency. The justification cites that extensive market research prior to the previous agreements indicated Zoll devices as the preferred choice among medical institutions. The anticipated period of performance for this BPA is from September 20, 2024, to September 19, 2028. Actions taken to overcome barriers include ongoing market monitoring to ensure access to competitive offerings while maintaining the standardization of Zoll equipment, vital for effective emergency response and patient care.
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