6515--Blood Diversion Devices
ID: 36C26225Q0373Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8f9a489387cf47ef9b98e248acfa8f1f/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotes for Blood Diversion Devices under solicitation number 36C26225Q0373, specifically for the VA San Diego Healthcare System. The procurement aims to acquire FDA-cleared blood culture diversion devices, including specific Kurin brand items, which are critical for ensuring safe and effective patient care. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses, reflecting the government's commitment to supporting domestic manufacturing and compliance with federal procurement regulations. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by January 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time, and should contact Contracting Specialist Bridgett Sharma at Bridgett.Sharma@VA.gov or 562-766-2259 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bridgett SharmaContracting Specialist
    (562) 766-2259
    Bridgett.Sharma@VA.gov
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    36C26225Q0373.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice seeking quotes for Blood Diversion Devices under solicitation number 36C26225Q0373. Responses are due by January 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time. The project is associated with the VA San Diego Healthcare System, located at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161. Interested vendors must refer to the attached RFQ document for complete specifications and are required to complete the "Buy American Certificate" (52.225-2) for any non-domestic products included in their quotes. The solicitation is set-aside for Small Business Administration (SBA) vendors, aligning with federal initiatives to support small businesses in government contracting. Point of contact for this solicitation is Bridgett Sharma, a Contracting Specialist at the VA. The document indicates no use of Recovery Act funds and contains essential details regarding contracting codes, deadlines, and performance locations for potential bidders. This notice reflects the government's ongoing commitment to procure necessary medical devices while adhering to specific regulations and promoting domestic manufacturing.
    52.225-2 Buy American Certificate - Return with Quote.docx
    The document outlines the "Buy American Certificate" requirement for Offerors in federal contracts, emphasizing the certification of domestic end products. Offerors must confirm that all end products, except those specified, are domestic and contain critical components. Additionally, any foreign end products manufactured within the U.S. must be reported, noting whether they exceed 55% domestic content unless they are commercially available off-the-shelf items. The document specifies the necessity for Offerors to list domestic end products that contain critical components and provides the framework for evaluating these offers based on Federal Acquisition Regulation policies. This provision is integral to ensure compliance with domestic sourcing mandates within governmental procurement processes. The overall purpose is to bolster domestic production and maintain standards in federal contracting.
    RFQ 36C26225Q0373.docx
    The document comprises a solicitation for commercial items by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pertaining to the procurement of blood diversion devices for the VA San Diego Health Care System. The solicitation number is 36C26225Q0373, and it is categorized as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), favoring small business participation. The government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price contract. The required products include specific Kurin brand blood culture diversion devices and equivalent items, all of which must meet FDA clearance and various detailed specifications ensuring their efficacy and compatibility. Key characteristics include a closed system design, compatibility with bioMerieux blood culture bottles, and a push-button needle type, among others. Submissions must demonstrate compliance with these specifications, and suppliers are required to provide an Authorized Distributor Letter from the manufacturer. The deadline for submission of quotes is set for January 28, 2025. Evaluation of submissions will prioritize the lowest priced technically acceptable offer, and the contract includes clauses for compliance, inspection, acceptance, and payment processing. This solicitation reflects the VA's commitment to providing safe and effective medical equipment for patient care while adhering to federal procurement regulations.
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