6640--RS 3400 OWD Irradiator
ID: 36C25625Q0364Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

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Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for the RS 3400 OWD Blood Irradiator to Rad Source Technologies, Inc. for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, Texas. This procurement is essential for preventing transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease (TA-GVHD) through the use of x-ray irradiation technology, which is critical for standardization with existing equipment at the facility. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities and qualifications by January 28, 2025, with the estimated award date set for on or before March 31, 2025. For further inquiries, vendors may contact Contracting Officer Felicia Lovelady at felicia.lovelady@va.gov or by phone at (318) 466-4317.

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    FELICIA LOVELADYContracting Officer
    (318) 466-4317
    FELICIA.LOVELADY@VA.GOV
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for the RS 3400 OWD Blood Irradiator to Rad Source Technologies, Inc. for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, Texas. This Special Notice serves as a request for information (RFI) to gather responses from interested parties, helping to develop the procurement strategy. The requirement for the irradiator is based on its unique capabilities to prevent transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease (TA-GVHD) by utilizing x-ray irradiation technology. The item's specialized nature and necessity for standardization with existing equipment justify the sole source approach as per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1. Interested vendors must respond by January 28, 2025, providing relevant capabilities and qualifications, including socio-economic status, size, and registration with the System for Award Management (SAM). The contract's estimated award date is on or before March 31, 2025. All responses will contribute to market research and the decision on whether to pursue competitive procurement. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334517 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,200 employees. Compliance with quality, safety, and performance standards is crucial throughout the procurement process.
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