6530--FY25 ACUTE CARE BEDS
ID: 36C24825Q0657Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

HOSPITAL FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, AND SUPPLIES (6530)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ee0c605724e04aa79aa268657b1c6ad6/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 14, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the VA Caribbean Healthcare System, intends to negotiate a sole source contract for FY25 Acute Care Beds with Baxter/Hill-ROM, identified as the exclusive supplier for Puerto Rico. The procurement aims to secure the Centrella bed, which has successfully passed entrapment risk tests, ensuring it meets the safety and operational standards required for veteran care. This contract, anticipated to be a commodities contract with a delivery timeline of 180 days after receipt of order, is not a solicitation for competitive proposals; however, responses demonstrating competitive advantages for the government will be considered. Interested parties must submit their responses by April 14, 2025, to Contract Specialist Darrin Alexander at darrin_alexander2@va.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Darrin AlexanderContract Specialist
(407) 646-4003
darrin_alexander2@va.gov
Files
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Posted
36C24825Q0657.docx
Apr 9, 2025, 9:08 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract for FY25 Acute Care Beds, specifically with Baxter/Hill-ROM, identified as the exclusive supplier for Puerto Rico. This procurement aligns with FAR part 8.405-6 (1)(B) and falls under NAICS code 339113. The Centerella bed solution is highlighted for passing entrapment risk tests, achieving maximum approval results, making it essential for the Veterans Administration's needs. A commodities contract is anticipated with a 180-day delivery timeframe post-order receipt. This notice clearly states that it is not a solicitation or request for competitive proposals; rather, it serves to inform that responses suggesting competitive advantages for the government will be considered. Interested parties must submit their responses by April 14, 2025, to the designated Contract Specialist, Darrin Alexander, via email. This document reflects the VA's strategic procurement approach and emphasizes the necessity for specific health care equipment to meet veterans' needs effectively without pursuing competitive bidding.
Notice of Intent to Sole Source.pdf
Apr 9, 2025, 9:08 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caribbean Healthcare System intends to negotiate a sole source contract with CareFusion for the FY25 Pyxis Profile Software Upgrade, necessary to maintain the pharmaceutical distribution system within the VA Caribbean Medical Facility. CareFusion is identified as the only compatible provider for the Pyxis ES Systems and has confirmed this exclusivity through documentation. The planned contract will be a commodities contract with a delivery timeline of 365 days. This notice serves as an indication of intent rather than a request for competitive proposals, emphasizing the need for responses to demonstrate the potential benefits of competition to the government. Responses must be submitted by April 14, 2025, to the designated Contract Specialist via email. This document underscores the VA's directive to secure essential software services while adhering to federal procurement regulations.
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