The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a presolicitation notice for the procurement of Kangaroo Omni Enteral Feeding Pumps for the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, Florida. This solicitation is specifically set aside for small businesses, with all participating vendors required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and, if applicable, hold a Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert). Vendors may submit quotes for brand name or equivalent products, ensuring that all items are new, not refurbished. Important submission details include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number, authorized distributor letters, and supporting price information. The NAICS code for this procurement is 339113, with a small business size standard of 800 employees. The solicitation is expected to be available around December 31, 2024, with quotes due approximately a week later to the designated contract specialist, Cindy Smith, via email. This notice reflects the ongoing effort to source necessary medical supplies while promoting opportunities for small businesses and adhering to veteran support initiatives.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for the procurement of 58 Kangaroo Omni Enteral Feeding Pumps, or equivalent, for the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, FL. The delivery is expected to occur on or before March 3, 2025. The solicitation is issued as unrestricted but emphasizes a preference for certified small businesses, specifically those owned by service-disabled veterans. Essential features required include a user-friendly display, manual and automated functionalities to minimize tube clogging, and the capability to handle a variety of feeding formulas while providing both continuous and intermittent feeding. The pumps must also be durable and easy to clean, meeting specific hygiene standards. Contractors are instructed to submit their quotes by January 8, 2025, and any questions regarding the solicitation must be directed to the contracting officer, Cindy Smith, before January 3, 2025. This initiative demonstrates the VA's commitment to ensuring quality care for its patients by sourcing necessary medical equipment through a systematic procurement process.