6515--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE DRAEGER EVITA INFINITY V500 VENTILATOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE (PM) KITS. WASHINGTON DC VAMC.
ID: 36C24525Q0147Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/562f170e07f140b1abe4a352bc0e7086/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Notice of Intent for a Sole Source procurement of Draeger Evita Infinity V500 Ventilator Preventative Maintenance (PM) Kits for the Washington DC VA Medical Center. This procurement is essential as Draeger is the only authorized source for these critical maintenance kits, which are necessary for the upkeep of high-risk life support devices, ensuring compliance with strict manufacturer guidelines. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price Contract, with interested contractors invited to express their interest and submit capability statements by December 10, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Contract Specialist Mohsin Abbas at Mohsin.Abbas2@va.gov or by phone at 202-745-8000.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mohsin AbbasContract Specialist
    (202) 745-8000
    Mohsin.Abbas2@va.gov
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    36C24525Q0147.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Notice of Intent for a Sole Source procurement of Draeger Evita Infinity V500 Ventilator Preventative Maintenance (PM) Kits for the Washington DC VA Medical Center. The contract, designated under solicitation number 36C24525Q0147, emphasizes that Draeger is the only authorized source for these vital high-risk life support device maintenance kits due to their strict compatibility and manufacturer guidelines. The announcement specifies that no other supplies will meet the agency's requirements, as the batteries and components necessary for maintenance are exclusively available through Draeger. The contract type will be a Firm-Fixed Price Contract, with the sole intended contractor being Draeger, Inc. Contractors are invited to express their interest and provide capability statements by December 10, 2024. However, this notice does not constitute a formal solicitation or a request for competitive quotations, and the government's decision not to pursue competitive bidding remains solely at its discretion. This process is crucial to ensure the continued safe operation of life-support equipment in the VA healthcare system.
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