The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for BRAND NAME ONLY Stryker Surgical Components for a Portable Surgical Tower at the C.W. Bill Young Veterans' Hospital in Bay Pines, Florida, as outlined in Solicitation Number 36C24825Q0140. Interested vendors must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM) database and possess a Veteran Small Business Certification if applicable. Submissions should include essential documentation such as the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number, certifications, an authorized distributor letter if necessary, and a price list. The associated NAICS code for this procurement is 334510, and the small business size standard is 1,250 employees. The solicitation will be available on or around November 15, 2024, with quotes due by November 20, 2024, directed to Contracting Officer Moneque Rodriguez. This presolicitation serves to facilitate the procurement of specific medical equipment while supporting small business participation and compliance with federal purchasing regulations.
The document outlines a federal solicitation (36C24825Q0140) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for commercial products and services, specifically in the field of medical imaging equipment. The contract is targeted towards small businesses, particularly those classified as service-disabled veteran-owned, with an emphasis on compliance with various federal regulations. The solicitation details the specific items being procured, including a camera control unit and LED light source, along with delivery guidelines and invoicing procedures. Emphasizing electronic payment methods, it mandates electronic submission of invoices to streamline processing. Furthermore, various contract clauses are incorporated to ensure adherence to federal acquisition regulations, including provisions on accessibility, subcontracting limitations, and compliance with laws unique to government contracts. The document serves as a guide for vendors to navigate the bidding process and reinforces the government’s commitment to promoting small business participation, particularly veteran-owned businesses, in federal contracts.
The document outlines a justification for a single-source procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for essential equipment needed to expand surgical capabilities at Bay Pines VA Health Care System. The items include components necessary for a Stryker Surgery tower, which are exclusively compatible with existing Stryker systems. The justification emphasizes that only Stryker parts can seamlessly interface with the current infrastructure, reducing costs and avoiding delays in surgical procedures.
Market research identified potential vendors, including Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), indicating some capacity to fulfill this requirement; however, the unique compatibility requirement necessitates a Brand Name Only purchase. Recent awards to SDVOSBs for similar equipment demonstrate a competitive market, but compliance with Stryker specifications is paramount. The contracting officer certifies that the justification aligns with federal acquisition regulations, confirming its accuracy and necessity for the outlined equipment purchase. This document highlights the VA’s commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure while ensuring adherence to guidelines in the procurement process.