6515--Abbott 5 GHz i-STAT Wireless Analyzer Lebanon VA Medical Center
ID: 36C24425Q0561Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 18, 2025, 8:30 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking vendors to provide Abbott 5 GHz i-STAT Wireless Analyzers and associated rechargeable power packs for the Lebanon VA Medical Center. This Sources Sought Notice invites interested parties to demonstrate their capability to supply these specific medical instruments, with a delivery timeline set for June 2025. The procurement emphasizes the importance of engaging Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), aligning with federal regulations that promote veteran participation in government contracts. Responses to this notice must be submitted by April 18, 2025, and should include a capability statement, product specifications, and relevant company details, directed to Contract Specialist Nathan Lohr at nathan.lohr@va.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Nathan LohrContract Specialist
(412) 628-3595
nathan.lohr@va.gov
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Posted
Apr 8, 2025, 3:07 PM UTC
The Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs pertains to the procurement of Abbott 5 GHz i-STAT Wireless Analyzers and associated rechargeable power packs for the Lebanon VA Medical Center. This notice invites interested vendors to respond by April 18, 2025, indicating their capability to supply these specific items, although the notice is not a solicitation for bids. Vendors must have active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide various company details, including Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code, when responding. Notably, the notice encourages participation from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), emphasizing their qualification under the relevant legislation to receive preferential procurement opportunities. The delivery timeline for the required equipment is set for June 2025, and all responses should include a capability statement along with product specifications. Questions regarding the notice should be directed to the designated Contract Specialist via email only. This notice demonstrates the VA's ongoing efforts to engage with veteran-owned businesses while fulfilling specific medical equipment needs.
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