6515--NX EQ Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Systems
ID: 36C10G25Q0033Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFSTRATEGIC ACQUISITION CENTER FREDERICKSBURG (36C10G)FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22408, USA

NAICS

Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive) (332119)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0a04373da8bd47adb5f9b77037e44f42/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Dec 31, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 6, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 12, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified suppliers for the acquisition of Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Systems through a potential national multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). This initiative aims to identify vendors capable of delivering essential diagnostic equipment to various VA medical centers across the United States, with a focus on meeting specific Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs) and compatibility with the VA's Somnoware platform. The BPA is intended for one base year with four optional years, contingent upon performance and need, emphasizing the VA's commitment to enhancing healthcare quality for veterans. Interested parties must submit their capabilities, including product literature and business size, by the response deadline of January 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, with inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Levi Russin at Levi.Russin@va.gov or by phone at 518-626-6757.

Point(s) of Contact
Levi RussinContract Specialist
(518) 626-6757
Levi.Russin@va.gov
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36C10G25Q0033.docx
Jan 6, 2025, 3:05 PM UTC
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking responses for a Sources Sought Notice for the acquisition of Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Systems through a potential national multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). This initiative, spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Office of Procurement, aims to identify qualified suppliers capable of delivering essential diagnostic equipment to various VA medical centers across the United States. The proposed BPA is intended for one base year with four optional years, contingent upon demonstrated performance and need. Vendors are required to meet specific Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs), including compatibility with the VA's Somnoware platform and adherence to industry standards set by the American Thoracic Society and the American Association of Respiratory Care. Interested parties must submit detailed information about their capabilities, including product literature, business size, and country of origin. This Sources Sought Notice serves only as a planning tool with no obligation for the government to award a contract. The notice emphasizes the VA's commitment to improving healthcare quality for veterans through advanced diagnostic systems, showcasing the importance of vendor participation in enhancing clinical capabilities.
36C10G25Q0033 0001.docx
Jan 6, 2025, 3:05 PM UTC
This document is a modification notice related to a Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI) for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically regarding the procurement of cardiopulmonary diagnostic systems. The notice corrects the NAICS code previously listed in the RFI, updating it to 339112, which pertains to Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. The amendment does not alter any other details of the original RFI, and the response deadline remains set for January 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting office is located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and the point of contact for this solicitation is Contract Specialist Levi Russin. The modification signifies a standard procedure within government contracting to ensure accurate classification of procurement categories, facilitating appropriate vendor responses and compliance during the bidding process. This quality assurance step embodies the government's effort to streamline contracting processes while maintaining precise communication with potential suppliers.
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