6515--NOI SS: GE HealthCare Mac-Lab AltiX to BT22 Systems Upgrades
ID: 36C25625Q0804Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/83cabe3f8f7746bf9709c8f4b47c4ac4/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 21, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a Sole Source Delivery Order for the upgrade of GE HealthCare Mac-Lab AltiX to BT22 Systems at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The procurement involves the acquisition of fifty-seven distinct medical equipment items and accessories, with TrillaMed identified as the sole source provider qualified under FAR 19.1406, leveraging the statutory authority of the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003. This non-competitive procurement underscores the critical need for specialized medical upgrades to enhance healthcare services for veterans. Interested parties can reach out to Contracting Officer Shasta Britt at shasta.britt@va.gov or by phone at 713-794-8609 for further details, as no competitive proposals are being solicited.

Point(s) of Contact
Shasta BrittContracting Officer
(713) 794-8609
shasta.britt@va.gov
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36C25625Q0804_RFI_NOI SS.pdf
Apr 15, 2025, 8:05 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a special notice regarding the intention to award a Sole Source Delivery Order for upgrading GE HealthCare Mac-Lab AltiX to BT22 Systems at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The designated contractor, TrillaMed, is identified as the sole source provider qualified under FAR 19.1406, leveraging the statutory authority of the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003. The notice specifies the deadline for responses, the contracting officer's contact details, and the nature of the items involved, including various medical equipment and accessories totaling fifty-seven distinct items listed for purchase. This procurement aligns with common practices in federal RFPs, where non-competitive bidding is permitted under particular conditions. Interested providers must clarify their business size and socio-economic status to demonstrate capability and compliance. This announcement aims to ensure transparency while indicating that no competitive proposals or quotations are being solicited.
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