6515--Intent to sole source Kangaroo Iris Console
ID: 36C25225Q0126Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/01468427a41244bd85f22271d4f3302d/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Cardinal Health, Inc. for the procurement of the Kangaroo Iris Console, which is essential for the Medicine Service Line within the VA. This procurement is necessary due to the lack of authorized distributors for this specific product from the original equipment manufacturer, allowing the government to pursue a single source award under FAR 13.106-1(b). The Kangaroo Iris Console plays a critical role in medical and surgical applications, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to veterans. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Contract Officer Waymon McNeal at waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov by March 7, 2025; however, the government will not reimburse any costs associated with responses to this notice.

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    Waymon McNealContract Officer
    waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov
    waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov
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    36C25225Q0126_2.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Special Notice regarding its intent to negotiate a sole source contract with Cardinal Health, Inc. for the Kangaroo Iris Console. This product is specifically required for use in the Medicine Service Line within the VA. The notice is not a request for proposals or quotes but indicates the government's intent to procure this console directly, citing the absence of an authorized distributor from the original equipment manufacturer. The action is in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), permitting single source awards. Responses to this notice will be assessed solely to determine if competitive procurement is feasible. All inquiries must be directed to the Contract Officer, Waymon McNeal, by March 7, 2025. The document emphasizes that the government will not cover any associated costs for responses received. The NAICS code applicable to this procurement is 339112, which pertains to Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing.
    36C25225Q0126.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors for the acquisition of Brand Name Kangaroo IRIS Feeding Systems for the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL. Specifically, the notice seeks responses from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), small or emerging small businesses, and other than small businesses capable of supplying three Kangaroo IRIS Consoles and three Mounting Carts from Cardinal Health. Interested parties must submit a comprehensive response including their company details, capabilities, and documentation proving authorization as a distributor for the specified products by December 13, 2024. The notice emphasizes that it is solely for market research purposes and not a request for quotes, with the relevant NAICS code being 339112. Responses must be directed to Contracting Specialist Waymon McNeal, and telephonic inquiries are not permitted. Overall, this initiative underlines the VA's effort to engage with diverse business sectors while ensuring the provision of essential medical equipment.
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