6515--HEMOSPHERE ADVANCED MONITORING SYSTEM Pittsburgh VAMC
ID: 36C24425Q0336Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9069e25034a74580bee2ae44afc4d373/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for the procurement of one Hemosphere Advanced Monitoring System for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System's Critical Care Department. This system, which includes the Cardiac WIN10 with Swan-Ganz module, oximetry cable, and pressure cable for Acumen IQ/Flotrac, is intended to enhance hemodynamic monitoring capabilities for cardiac surgery patients, thereby improving patient care and potentially reducing mortality rates. The procurement is justified as a single-source acquisition due to the system's existing use within the facility and the necessity for consistent and reliable medical equipment in critical care settings. Interested vendors must submit their offers by 4:00 PM EST on February 7, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Olivia A. Osborne at olivia.osborne@va.gov. The total value of the procurement is estimated at $65,895.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Olivia OsborneContract Specialist
    (412) 860-7204
    olivia.osborne@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24425Q0336_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a presolicitation notice for the procurement of a Hemosphere Advanced Monitoring System to be delivered to the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. The solicitation number is 36C24425Q0336, with an expected posting date of February 4, 2025, on the Contract Opportunities website. This procurement will follow Full and Open Competition under the NAICS code 339112, focusing on Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. Interested offerors must monitor the website for updates and ensure they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submission. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed in writing to the Contract Specialist, Olivia Osborne, at olivia.osborne@va.gov. This notice does not obligate the government to award a contract or to cover any costs incurred in proposal preparation, and all amendments will only be available on the designated website.
    JA - Signed - Hemosphere.pdf
    The document details a justification for a single-source procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the HEMOSPHERE ADVANCED MONITORING SYSTEM and its associated components, valued at $65,895. The procurement is for the VA Pittsburgh Medical Center's Critical Care department to enhance hemodynamic monitoring capabilities for cardiac surgery patients. The justification emphasizes that the selected system is already in use within the facility, that it has undergone rigorous review by the Clinical Product Review Committee, and that introducing alternative monitoring systems could compromise patient safety, incur additional costs, and necessitate extra staff training. Market research identified that this system can only be procured from Edwards LifeSciences or an authorized distributor. This procurement falls under the simplified acquisition procedures outlined in FAR 13.106-1 for amounts exceeding the micro-purchase threshold but not surpassing the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000. The contracting officer certified that the justification is accurate and complete, reinforcing the importance of consistent and reliable medical equipment in critical care settings.
    S02 - 36C24425Q0336 - Hemosphere RFQ.pdf
    The document is a solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs, primarily concerning the procurement of the Hemosphere Advanced Cardiac Monitoring System for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System's Critical Care Department. Issued by Olivia Osborne, the RFP mandates offers by 4:00 PM EST on February 7, 2025, with full details included in the solicitation. The purpose is to secure an additional system identical to those already operational in other units, aimed at providing critical metrics for cardiac surgery patients post-operatively to improve care and potentially reduce mortality rates. The solicitation specifies requirements for items like the Hemosphere monitoring system and its associated components, ensuring only new, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) items are supplied. It also outlines the delivery specifics to the Pittsburgh Healthcare System's loading dock. Additionally, it mandates submission of invoices electronically and includes various regulatory clauses, emphasizing the importance of compliance with federal acquisition regulations. This acquisition process reflects the VA's commitment to enhancing patient safety and care through advanced medical technology.
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