6530--Monitor Radio Cards - Sole Source need 10/24/25 - supply -
ID: 36C26326Q0030Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

HOSPITAL FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, AND SUPPLIES (6530)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ef15d0ff11cb4006a42c5e3af107d908/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to award a sole source contract for the procurement of radio cards specifically for Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitors, with the installation taking place at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, Iowa. The contract will be awarded to Welch Allyn, Inc., the sole manufacturer and service provider for these monitors, as they hold proprietary rights and are the only entity capable of providing the necessary maintenance and support without violating warranty agreements. Interested vendors may submit capability statements to demonstrate their qualifications, but the government retains the discretion to proceed without competition based on the proprietary nature of the equipment. For inquiries, vendors can contact Contract Specialist Michael Wicht at michael.wicht@va.gov or by phone at 402-996-3630.

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    Michael WichtContract Specialist
    (402) 996-3630
    michael.wicht@va.gov
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