6515--36C244-25-AP-0176 | Situate Detection
ID: 36C24425Q0026Type: Sources Sought
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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3b405d0f51454a81b925625179d06e43/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the procurement of fourteen Situate Detection Systems X for the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather market data on systems that accurately and reliably detect tagged surgical sponges, enhancing operational efficiency in operating rooms compared to traditional manual counting methods. The Situate Detection System X includes an automated body scanner, a console, a room scanner, and tagged surgical sponges, all designed to function effectively in complex surgical environments. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company details and capabilities, by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on October 22, 2024, to Contracting Officer Andrew Taylor at andrew.taylor3@va.gov.

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    Andrew TaylorContracting Officer
    (724) 679-2327
    andrrew.taylor3@va.gov
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    The document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for a Situate Detection System X. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to gather market data and is not a solicitation for bids or proposals. The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare is acquiring fourteen units of this system, which accurately detects tagged surgical sponges, improving efficiency in operating rooms compared to manual counts. The system includes an automated body scanner, a console, a room scanner, and specifically tagged surgical sponges, all designed for optimal detection in challenging environments. Responses are requested from interested vendors, including details on company size, business classification, capabilities regarding the requirements, and any Federal Supply Schedule contracts. The deadline for responses is 4 PM Eastern Time on October 22, 2024. The document clarifies that responses do not constitute an offer and that costs incurred will not be reimbursed. Overall, the notice aims to enhance procurement planning while ensuring the VA fulfills its operational requirements effectively.
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