6525--DEC 2024 Equipment Only Consolidation
ID: 36A79725Q0003Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNAC HIGH TECH ORDERS (36A797)HINES, IL, 60141, USA

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

PSC

IMAGING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VETERINARY (6525)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b5e3d0ffc3a6475a9ea53e241b195b94/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for the December 2024 Equipment Only Consolidation, aimed at procuring essential medical equipment for its operations. This solicitation is restricted to companies that currently hold contracts for designated equipment types with the VA National Acquisition Center or the Defense Logistics Agency, with a focus on items such as X-ray machines, ultrasound devices, and CT scanners across various Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN). The procurement process is critical for enhancing healthcare services within the VA system, ensuring that facilities are adequately equipped to serve veterans effectively. Interested vendors must submit their offers by April 9, 2025, with the goal of awarding delivery orders by August 12, 2025; for further inquiries, contact Contract Specialist Hermann A Degbegni at hermann.degbegni@va.gov or 708-786-5812.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Hermann A DegbegniContract Specialist
    (708) 786-5812
    hermann.degbegni@va.gov
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    36A79725Q0003.docx
    The document is a presolicitation notice for the December 2024 Equipment Only Consolidation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The primary goal is to solicit proposals for equipment necessary for the VA's operations, indicated by the solicitation number 36A79725Q0003. Interested parties must respond by April 9, 2025, at 11:59 PM Central Time. The notice specifies the product service code (6525) and the relevant North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code (334517). The contracting office is located in Hines, Illinois, with contact provided for the contract specialist, Hermann A Degbegni. Attached documents include a detailed pre-solicitation notice and a schedule of line items related to the equipment consolidation. This presolicitation aims to clarify the requirements and facilitate the procurement process for potential suppliers by providing them with the necessary information to prepare their bids.
    DEC 2024 EQ Consolidation -Schedule of Line Items.xlsx
    This document outlines the various Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) associated with the Department of Veterans Affairs, focusing on procurement orders for medical equipment across different VISN locations. It includes a detailed list of stations, their corresponding equipment purchase order (PO) numbers, and equipment types needed at each station. The networks span multiple regions including New England, the Midwest, and the Southeast, with identified locations such as Loma Linda, CA and Wichita, KS. The document indicates a variety of medical equipment types required, such as X-ray machines, ultrasound devices, and computed tomography (CT) scanners, along with their quantities for each station. The aim appears to be the fulfillment of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) concerning federal grants for enhancing healthcare services within the VA system. Overall, this document showcases the systematic approach to fulfilling equipment needs to support veteran healthcare across various regions of the United States, ensuring that facilities are adequately equipped to provide necessary medical services.
    Pre-Solicitation Notice - DEC 2024 EQ Only Consolidation.pdf
    The DEC 2024 Equipment Only Consolidation solicitation will be posted on SAM and is restricted to companies holding current contracts for designated equipment types with the VA National Acquisition Center or the Defense Logistics Agency. Key dates for the process include the publication of the Pre-Solicitation Notice on 1/29/2025, requests for vendor offers by 4/9/2025, and a goal to award delivery orders by 8/12/2025. All communications during the solicitation must go through designated officials to ensure fairness and confidentiality. Vendors are instructed to refrain from contacting the NAC or relevant medical centers about selection statuses to avoid delays. The document highlights the structured approach to vendor communication, technical evaluation, and the need for transparency throughout the solicitation process, ensuring compliance and effective procurement of medical equipment.
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