6515--Equipment - Skytron Ascend IP - Ann Arbor
ID: 36C25026Q0203Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/407f673fd50b4b7eb9b7d36ac31bb84f/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, intends to issue a sole source purchase order to Skytron LLC for replacement monitors and fiber optic cabling necessary for a Skytron SkyVision Ascend IP TAVR Video Integration Unit in the TAVR Lab Room E-747, which is currently non-functional. This equipment is critical as it integrates with existing Skytron systems, including surgical and wall displays, and in-light surgical cameras, ensuring operational continuity in the lab. The government believes that Skytron LLC is the only vendor capable of fulfilling this requirement, and this notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses must be submitted by January 9, 2026, at 4:30 pm Eastern Time, and any inquiries can be directed to Kellie Konopinski at Kellie.Konopinski@va.gov or by phone at (734) 222-4330.

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    Kellie KonopinskiContracting Officer
    (734) 222-4330
    Kellie.Konopinski@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, intends to issue a sole source purchase order to Skytron LLC for replacement monitors and fiber optic cabling. This equipment is necessary for a Skytron SkyVision Ascend IP TAVR Video Integration Unit in the TAVR Lab Room E-747, which is no longer functioning. The existing TAVR Lab utilizes Skytron equipment, and the replacement monitor system is the only one capable of integrating with the current setup, including surgical and wall displays, and in-light surgical cameras. The purchase order will be a firm fixed price, and the government believes Skytron LLC is the only vendor with the required capabilities. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and any responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government. Responses are due by January 9, 2026, at 4:30 pm Eastern Time.
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