Brand Name Only- Philips MX40 1.4 GHz Smart Hopping devices.

This document is a Single Source Justification for Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 4. The Pittsburgh VA Medical Center requires ten Philips IntelliVue MX40 telemetry packs for continuous cardiac monitoring. Philips Healthcare is identified as the sole source due to the need for compatibility with the VA’s existing IntelliSpace Cardiovascular system and Philips monitoring infrastructure. Using alternative products would lead to system incompatibility, require equipment replacement, additional staff training, and introduce operational and patient safety risks. The existing Philips monitoring system is not slated for replacement until 2028. Market research, including searches on SBA, GSA Advantage, NASA SEWP, and SAM.gov, identified potential small business vendors but concluded that setting the requirement aside for small business competition on the open market is supported. The Contracting Officer certified the purchase in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b).

This government solicitation, 36C24426Q0240, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks proposals for 10 Philips MX40 1.4 GHz Smart Hopping devices for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. These devices are critical for patient monitoring in critical care units, enhancing mobility and staff efficiency. The solicitation outlines specific product characteristics, a delivery schedule of 90 days ARO to Pittsburgh, PA, and requires vendors to provide delivery lead time, UEI, manufacturer part, and stock numbers. Offers must adhere to FAR and VAAR clauses, including Buy American requirements and electronic submission of invoices via Tungsten Network. The deadline for quotes is February 6, 2026, by 1:00 PM EST, with questions due by February 3, 2026. The acquisition is set aside 100% for small businesses, with NAICS code 541519 and a size standard of $34,000,000.00.