6515--Ventilators, MA, 36C255-25-AP-0833, 657-25-1-2723-0016 (VA-25-00035233)
ID: 36C25525Q0177Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/db799c8fb4a846cf963bc350695ba4c3/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying ventilators for the Marion VA Medical Center in Illinois. The VA seeks detailed information from interested parties, including company capabilities, past performance, and business classifications, to assess the market before potential procurement actions. This initiative underscores the importance of obtaining high-quality medical supplies while ensuring compliance with federal regulations, particularly the prohibition of gray market items and the requirement for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorized distributor products. Interested vendors must submit their responses to Contracting Officer Paul Dixon by 2:00 p.m. (CST) on February 21, 2025, at paul.dixon@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Paul Dixon Jr.Contracting Officer
    (913) 946-1116
    paul.dixon@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide ventilators for the Marion VA Medical Center in Illinois through a Sources Sought Notice. This notice serves as a market research tool, helping the VA assess the availability and capabilities of vendors before potential procurement actions. Interested parties must submit detailed information including firm details, capabilities statements, past performance history, and business type classifications. The announcement explicitly disallows the procurement of gray market items and emphasizes the need for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorized distributor products, ensuring that warranties and service agreements are upheld. Relevant communications and responses must be directed to Contracting Officer Paul Dixon by February 21, 2025. This initiative exemplifies the VA's commitment to obtaining quality medical supplies while supporting compliance with federal regulations related to government contracting.
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