6515--NKV-330 Ventilator System for Buffalo VA Medical Center Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C24225Q0529Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/84768588c8144f33941d61100e685ed2/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of fifteen Nihon Kohden NKV-330 Ventilators and associated Nurse Call Cables for the Buffalo VA Medical Center. This contract will be awarded to After Action Medical and Dental Supply, LLC, the only authorized distributor of these ventilators, which have been identified as uniquely meeting the stringent requirements of the facility's Respiratory Therapy department. The estimated value of this firm-fixed-price contract is $227,234.55, and interested vendors may submit capability statements by April 28, 2025, to demonstrate their ability to provide equivalent products, although the government retains discretion regarding the competitive nature of the procurement. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Contracting Officer Jonathan Kilgore at jonathan.kilgore@va.gov or by phone at 973-676-1000.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jonathan KilgoreContracting Officer
    (973) 676-1000
    jonathan.kilgore@va.gov
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    36C24225Q0529.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract for the acquisition of fifteen Nihon Kohden NKV-330 Ventilators and associated Nurse Call Cables for the Buffalo VA Medical Center. This contract will be awarded to After Action Medical and Dental Supply, LLC, which is confirmed as the only authorized distributor of these ventilators. The determination for the sole source is based on the Respiratory Therapy department’s evaluation that the NKV-330 accurately meets required specifications. Interested vendors can submit their capability statements by April 28, 2025, if they believe they can provide equivalent products; however, the government maintains discretion regarding the procurement's competitive nature. The document emphasizes not only the specific product requirements but also the procurement guidelines under federal regulations. This initiative reflects the VA's continual efforts to provide specialized medical equipment while ensuring compliance with established contracting procedures.
    Sole Source Justification - NKV-330 Ventilator.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to authorize a sole source contract for the procurement of fifteen Nihon Kohden NKV-330 Ventilators for the Buffalo VA Medical Center. The estimated value of this firm-fixed-price contract is $227,234.55. Justification for using a sole source award is based on the unique qualifications of Nihon Kohden's ventilator, which meets specific requirements such as dual HEPA filtration, high flow oxygen therapy, and continuous monitoring features necessary for the facility's respiratory therapy department. Market research conducted identified that alternative ventilator systems, while they possessed certain features, did not fully meet the stringent requirements set forth. The acquisition falls under the authority allowing non-competitive awards to certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) as outlined in 38 USC §8127(c) and VAAR 819.7008. This sole source process is expected to pave the way for future competitive procurements by facilitating extensive market research before the current ventilators reach the end of their lifecycle. Proper reviews and determinations will ensure that costs remain fair and reasonable prior to the award, adhering to the relevant federal acquisition regulations.
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