6515--RFI: NOI SS Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Device
ID: 36C25625Q0839Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f9b336da86e34336865003ac164de926/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Special Notice regarding a Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of negative pressure wound therapy devices, specifically the V.A.C. Ulta Therapy Units, intended for use at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The VA plans to award a Sole Source Firm-Fixed Price contract to KCI USA, Inc. for the acquisition of 12 units, based on market research indicating that only KCI USA can fulfill the necessary requirements. This procurement falls under the NAICS code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, highlighting the critical nature of these medical devices in patient care. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their qualifications, including business size and status, by the specified deadline, as the government retains the discretion not to pursue competition. For further inquiries, contact Robert (Dustan) Arabie at robert.arabie@va.gov or call 337-244-7254.

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    Robert (Dustan) ArabieContract Speicalist
    (337) 244-7254
    robert.arabie@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Special Notice regarding a Request for Information (RFI) for a negative pressure wound therapy device, specifically the V.A.C. Ulta Therapy Units. The VA intends to award a Sole Source Firm-Fixed Price contract to KCI USA, Inc. for the procurement of 12 units for use at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. This decision stems from market research indicating that only KCI USA can meet the necessary requirements. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. Interested parties may submit their qualifications by a specified deadline, emphasizing business size and status, SAM registration, and socio-economic category. Responses are for informational purposes only, and the government retains discretion not to pursue competition. The document mandates that no formal solicitation will be posted, and all interested vendors must provide compelling evidence demonstrating their capacity to fulfill the contract needs.
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