6515--Quantum Perfusion Pumps
ID: 36C25625Q0625Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, 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 two Quantum perfusion systems, also known as ECMO, which are critical for cardiothoracic surgeries. The contract will be awarded to Spectrum Medical, identified as the sole responsible source capable of providing the necessary equipment, as per Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines. These systems are vital for supporting patients with failing hearts and lungs, especially those affected by COVID-19, and the acquisition is urgent due to existing equipment being deemed unsafe by the FDA. Interested vendors may express their interest and must demonstrate compliance with socio-economic certifications and authorization from Spectrum Medical, with a response deadline set for March 13, 2025. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Contract Specialist Kolbi Barton at kolbi.barton@va.gov or by phone at 501-257-5619.

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    Kolbi BartonContract Specialist
    (501) 257-5619
    kolbi.barton@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Special Notice regarding a Sole Source contract aimed at procuring two Quantum perfusion systems, also known as ECMO, used in critical cardiothoracic surgeries. The contract will be awarded to Spectrum Medical, based on the determination that they are the sole responsible source capable of providing the required equipment following Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines. The purpose of these systems is to support patients with failing hearts and lungs, serving as a crucial lifeline, particularly for those impacted by COVID-19. The acquisition is urgent due to the existing equipment being deemed unsafe by the FDA. Interested vendors may respond to express their interest and must demonstrate compliance with various socio-economic certifications and authorization from Spectrum Medical. This notice does not solicit competitive proposals, and the deadline for responses is set for March 13, 2025.
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