Maintenance of Baxter CVVH Prismax and Thermax system by Baxter/Vantive US Healthcare LLC (Notice of Intent to sole source)
ID: NOI-CC-24-08156Type: Presolicitation
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - CCBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

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MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Vantive US Healthcare LLC for the maintenance of Baxter's Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration (CVVH) devices and associated equipment. The contract will cover the maintenance of five PRISMAX CVVH hemofiltration devices and five Thermax blood warmers, ensuring compliance with the manufacturer's maintenance standards and the operational integrity of critical medical equipment used in patient care. This equipment is vital for treating patients with acute renal failure, and the contract is structured for one base year with four option years, commencing on September 23, 2024. Interested parties may submit capability statements to Lu Chang at lu-chang.lu@nih.gov by 11:00 AM EST on September 11, 2024, for consideration.

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    The document outlines a non-personnel services contract for the maintenance of medical surgical and bariatric patient beds and associated equipment for the NIH Clinical Center. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary services, personnel, and materials for the maintenance of Baxter Prismax and Thermax Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration (CVVH) machines for a period of one base year and four option years, commencing September 23, 2024. Key requirements include on-site service availability within two business days, preventive maintenance visits, and adherence to manufacturer’s specifications for service and parts. The contractor must ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and provide clinical training upon equipment delivery. The aim of this RFP is to ensure reliable operation of critical medical equipment in a federal research hospital setting, showcasing the government's commitment to maintaining healthcare infrastructure and patient care standards. The document confirms the importance of maintaining high standards for medical equipment maintenance and provides a structured approach to ensure compliance and service quality over the designated contract period.
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