6515-- L15 Probes CT
ID: 36C25625Q1267Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/20a0bcd46e924c21a51efad05212e9fb/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Veterans Health Administration's Network Contracting Office 16, intends to award a sole-source contract for six L15 High-frequency Ultrasound Imaging Probes necessary for open-heart surgeries at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. This procurement is urgent due to the expiration and impending capacity limits of existing probes, which are critical for reducing risks associated with aortic disease during surgical procedures. Medistim USA Inc. has been identified as the sole vendor capable of fulfilling this requirement, and interested parties who wish to contest this decision must submit letters of interest by August 12, 2025, demonstrating their technical capabilities and rationale for competition. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Contracting Officer Joseph Warren at joseph.warren@va.gov.

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    Joseph WarrenContracting Officer
    (479) 444-5011
    joseph.warren@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Health Administration (VHA), through Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, intends to issue a sole-source contract for six L15 High-frequency Ultrasound Imaging Probes needed for open-heart surgeries at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. Due to the expiry and impending capacity of existing probes, this replacement is urgent. Medistim USA Inc. has been identified as the sole vendor capable of providing these probes based on market research. This solicitation, numbered 36C25625Q1267, invites interested parties who may contest this sole-source decision to submit letters of interest by August 12, 2025. Responses should demonstrate technical capability and include rationale for competition. The procurement follows Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Parts 12 and 13, and is classified under Product Service Code 6515 and NAICS Code 334510. Probes must comply with sterilization standards and reduce risks associated with aortic disease during surgeries. Deliveries will be made to the specified Texas location, ensuring necessary support and warranty coverage per manufacturer standards.
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