6515--Stratton Pulmonary Function Testing Equipment
ID: 36C24225Q0215Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

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Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

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MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Special Notice for a sole source contract to procure Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Equipment from Medical Graphics Corporation (MGC). This procurement is necessary due to proprietary constraints and the requirement for compliance with Somnoware integration, which enhances patient safety through user-friendly equipment design. The PFT equipment is critical for conducting pulmonary function tests, which are essential for diagnosing and managing respiratory conditions in patients. Interested parties may express their capabilities to fulfill this requirement by submitting detailed responses via email to Contract Specialist LaTriece Bruce at latriece.bruce@va.gov, with a deadline for submissions set for 12:00 PM EST on December 26, 2024.

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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Special Notice regarding a sole source contract for the procurement of Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Equipment. The anticipated contract will be awarded to Medical Graphics Corporation (MGC) due to proprietary constraints and necessary compliance with Somnoware integration, which enhances patient safety with user-friendly equipment design. This procurement adheres to FAR regulations for soliciting from a single source, as it satisfies the VA's specific operational needs. The contracting office is located in Bronx, NY, with the response deadline set for December 26, 2024. Though this notice is not a request for proposals, interested parties may express their capabilities to fulfill this requirement by submitting detailed responses via email to the designated contact. The government reserves the right to determine whether to pursue competitive bidding based on the expressions of interest received, but any decision regarding the necessity for competition lies solely with the government.
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