Automatic External Defibrillator

This amendment to solicitation 36C25526Q0264, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, corrects an error in the response date on the SAM posting. The new, correct response date is April 20, 2026. Additionally, the supporting Justification and Approval (J&A) document has been attached to the posting. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their offers are considered.

This amendment modifies solicitation number 36C25526Q0264, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15. The primary purpose of this amendment is to update the unit for CLIN 0004, "QUIK-STEP pacing/ECG/defibrillation electrodes, 4 year," from "EA" (each) to "SE" (set). It also clarifies that 56 sets of these electrodes are required. The amendment includes a detailed price/cost schedule outlining various medical supplies such as LIFEPAK CR2 Defibrillators, AED Wall Cabinets, AED Lithium Batteries, and LIFEPAK CR2 Trainers, all falling under NAICS code 334510 and PSC 6515. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

The document,

This government file, a Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Standard Form 1449), outlines the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) requirement to purchase 56 new Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs), 2 AED Trainers, and 25 AED Wall Cabinets for the Eastern Kansas VA Hospital System. The acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with a NAICS code of 334510 and a size standard of 1250 employees. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price, FOB Destination agreement, with specific brand-name requirements (Physio-Control Automatic External Defibrillator) and the need for vendors to be authorized distributors. The Statement of Work details salient characteristics for the AEDs, trainers, batteries, and electrode pads, emphasizing features like Wi-Fi, integrated pediatric mode, escalating energy output (up to 360J), CPR coaching, and an 8-year warranty. The contractor is responsible for delivery, installation, and providing technical and clinical training. Invoices must be submitted electronically to the VA Financial Services Center. The document also incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses, including those related to contract terms, payment, security prohibitions, and compliance with federal regulations.