The document is a solicitation notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the procurement of a Probe Mic Measure (PMM) Device, identified under solicitation number 36C25925Q0290. The VA seeks quotes from small business vendors for a firm-fixed price contract to supply various audiology-related equipment and services, including an AUD PMM with HI-PRO, arm desk mount, HIT box, RECD fitting kit, new product installation, and training for audiologists, to be delivered to the Benjamin Charles Steele VA Clinic in Billings, MT.
The solicitation explicitly sets aside this acquisition for small businesses, adhering to specific regulations including FAR and VAAR provisions. Interested parties must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit offers by the response deadline of March 27, 2025, with inquiries directed to the Contract Specialist, Peyton Wilkerson, by March 20, 2025. The evaluation of offers will consider technical compliance and price, with the government reserving the right to select the quotation that offers the best value. This procurement demonstrates the VA's ongoing commitment to providing quality medical services to veterans while promoting small business participation in federal contracting.
The replacement of the Probe Mic Measure (PMM) device at the Benjamin Charles Steele VA Audiology department entails the purchase, installation, and training for the new Aurical PMM system. This initiative replaces the existing GSI Verifit 2 to transition to NATUS Otometric devices. The contractor is responsible for delivering the equipment to the VA and coordinating installation with BioMed for proper network connection, followed by calibration to ensure functionality. A NATUS trainer will instruct audiologists on using the new device and software.
The performance will be monitored by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and the supervisory audiologist, verifying equipment arrival, installation, and calibration. Security measures ensure the contractor has escorted access without exposure to patient data. The project timeline encompasses equipment delivery within 30 days, installation within 60 days, and calibration completed shortly thereafter. Delivery and installation will take place onsite, with logistics handling inspections prior to acceptance. This initiative reflects the VA's commitment to enhancing audiology services through updated technology while ensuring compliance with existing standards.