6525--Vascular Bed for Surgery
ID: 36C24624Q1323Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

PSC

IMAGING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VETERINARY (6525)

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https://sam.gov/opp/546585fa867b498ba74ab4e4e8d944cf/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to General Electric for the procurement of specialized vascular bed equipment for the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Virginia. This urgent requirement includes specific items such as the IMAGIQ 2 vascular table and related accessories, which are exclusively available from General Electric under an established VA contract. The procurement is critical for providing advanced medical services and ensuring the availability of specialized equipment necessary for surgical procedures. Interested vendors may submit capability statements to the contracting officer, Gordon E. Burns, via email within three days of the notice, with the effective contract award date set for August 08, 2024. The government will not reimburse any costs for submissions, and vendors must indicate their business status in their responses.

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    Gordon E BurnsContracting Officer
    (757) 251-4333
    Gordon.Burns@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to General Electric for the procurement of specialized vascular bed equipment for the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Virginia. This urgent requirement, classified under NAICS code 334517, concerns specific items including the IMAGIQ 2 vascular table and related accessories, which are only available from General Electric as per an established VA contract. Interested vendors may submit capability statements to the contracting officer, Gordon E. Burns, within three days of the notice. However, no solicitation for competitive quotes will be issued as General Electric is deemed the sole provider for these necessary medical supplies. The effective contract award date is noted as August 08, 2024. The notice emphasizes that the government will not reimburse any costs for submissions related to this requirement and specifies the need for companies to denote their business status in their responses. This document highlights the VA's procurement processes under government contracting guidelines and the unique nature of specialized medical equipment sourcing.
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