Rapid Infuser
ID: 36C26225Q0495Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/42c413128c0643b68cb199908e6dc0ee/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for the procurement of a Rapid Infuser device, specifically targeting service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). The solicitation emphasizes the need for equipment that meets specific salient characteristics, including battery backup, air detection, and high fluid infusion rates, while allowing for brand-name or equal products. This procurement is crucial for enhancing medical capabilities within the VA healthcare system, ensuring that veterans receive timely and effective medical treatment. Interested vendors must submit their offers by March 25, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST, and can direct inquiries to Hanan McCullick at hanan.mccullick@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Hanan McCullick
    hanan.mccullick@va.gov
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    36C26225Q0495.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research regarding the procurement of a rapid infuser product. This notice aims to identify Small Businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, capable of supplying, installing, configuring, and maintaining the product at the Long Beach VA Medical Center in California. The NAICS code associated with this requirement is 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. Interested contractors are required to respond by February 20, 2025, with detailed information about their capabilities, products, and relevant experience. Essential specifications for the rapid infuser include features such as battery backup, air detection, varying infusion rates, and fluid warming capabilities. The notice emphasizes the necessity for proper registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and highlights that this request is purely for information and planning purposes, with no binding contract implied. The government's intent with this notice is to evaluate the potential for a set-aside procurement based on the responses received from qualified vendors, ensuring sufficient competition and capacity within the targeted small business sector.
    RFQ.docx
    The document outlines a solicitation for a Rapid Infuser device by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically set for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). The key details include the solicitation number (36C26225Q0495), the due date for offers (March 25, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST), and contact information for inquiries. The procurement emphasizes brand-name or equal products, requiring submissions that meet specific salient characteristics, such as battery backup, air detection, and high fluid infusion rates. The document includes clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), emphasizing compliance with government contracting standards. It also highlights limitations on subcontracting requirements for SDVOSB firms and mandates the submission of invoices electronically. In summary, the solicitation's main purpose is to procure specific medical infuser equipment while advancing objectives to engage small businesses in government contracts, especially those owned by service-disabled veterans, illustrating the government's commitment to supporting veteran entrepreneurship.
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    6515--RAPID INFUSER
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