6515--Eclipse Equipment E3Diagnostics (Brand Name Only)
ID: 36C25224Q0528Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

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/caaaa352879441c184c267dd20438d91/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals from qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses for the procurement of Eclipse Equipment E3 Diagnostics for the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. This solicitation aims to acquire specific medical equipment, including the Interacoustics Eclipse system, to enhance the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service's capabilities in measuring vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP), thereby improving patient care and standardizing equipment across facilities. The procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside, with the Request for Quote (RFQ) expected to be posted on or around August 19, 2024, and offers due by 15:00 local time on August 23, 2024. Interested parties can contact Contract Specialist Waymon McNeal at waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Waymon McNealContract Specialist
    414-844-4800 ext. 43265
    waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    36C25224Q0528_1.docx
    The VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center is preparing to solicit a contract for Eclipse Equipment E3 Diagnostics exclusively for the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, targeting Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. The key components of the procurement include various Eclipse diagnostic and support apparatus, such as the Eclipse system, Interacoustics cart, and necessary accessories. The solicitation is scheduled for public announcement around September 3, 2024, with submissions due by September 9, 2024, at 15:00 Central Time. The procurement adheres to FAR Part 12, 13, and 19 and will operate as a firm fixed price contract under the NAICS Code 334510, which focuses on electromedical apparatus manufacturing. The notice underscores the VA's commitment to empowering small businesses in their contracting efforts while ensuring essential medical equipment is available for veteran care.
    36C25224Q0528.docx
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs for specific medical equipment, namely the Interacoustics Eclipse Equipment E3Diagnostics. This procurement aims to equip the Crown Point clinic’s Audiology and Speech Pathology Service with a standardized system to measure vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP). The justification for a brand name procurement is based on the unique characteristics of the Eclipse system, which is already in use at another VA facility, ensuring consistent training and parts availability for minor repairs. The total award amount is to be determined, with preference given to small businesses. The acquisition is subject to various regulatory compliance and contractual terms, including electronic invoicing and documentation requirements. The overall goal is to enhance patient care by providing necessary diagnostics equipment closer to where patients receive treatment, thereby avoiding unnecessary travel. This RFP reflects the VA's commitment to improving healthcare access and standardizing equipment across its facilities.
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