6515--Richmond Viscoelastic Testing Instrumentation FY25
ID: 36C24625Q0061Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6aff18d3acfc4ec5a60b733ecfe1143f/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking quotes for the procurement of Viscoelastic Testing Instrumentation for the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The objective is to lease new viscoelastic testing systems designed for Point of Care use, which must integrate with existing VA laboratory middleware systems such as GEMWeb plus or Unipoc, and accurately report clinical parameters on various blood specimens. This procurement is part of the VA's commitment to enhancing medical instrumentation and services for veterans, with the solicitation expected to open around October 3 or 4, 2024, allowing a five-day submission window for quotes. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide necessary documentation, including company details and proof of authorization to distribute the products, with inquiries directed to Jo Ann Harris at jo.harris@va.gov.

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    Jo Ann HarrisContract Specialist
    757-722-9961 x18882
    jo.harris@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice for the procurement of Viscoelastic Testing Instrumentation for the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The goal is to lease new viscoelastic testing systems for Point of Care utilization, which must integrate with current VA laboratory middleware systems like GEMWeb plus or Unipoc. The solicitation will be open for responses starting around October 3 or 4, 2024, with a five-day submission window for quotes. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with certain requirements for service-disabled and veteran-owned businesses. Suppliers should provide comprehensive documentation, including company details, SAM Unique Entity Identification (UEI), and proof of authorization to distribute the products. The VA anticipates one contract award for the required instrumentation, emphasizing the need for accurate clinical parameter reporting on various blood specimens. This procurement illustrates the VA's ongoing efforts to enhance medical instrumentation and services for veterans.
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