6515--673 | Special | Stock Item | Ventilators | First Nation Group
ID: 36C24825Q0393Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/0ee57f1e25dd468bad8188c1046a268e/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a special notice for the procurement of ventilators specifically designed for patients with chronic respiratory conditions. The requirement includes life-support equipment featuring Volume Assured Pressure Support (VAPS) mode, which is critical for managing conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and neuromuscular disorders. The exclusive supplier for the required ResMed products is First Nation Group, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), with delivery expected within 30 days to the HRCT warehouse in Tampa, Florida. Interested firms must express their interest and ability to meet the requirements by February 14, 2025, and can contact Contracting Officer Jose J Hernandez at jose.hernandez@va.gov or by phone at 352-381-5708 for further details.

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    Jose J HernandezContracting Officer
    (352) 381-5708
    jose.hernandez@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a special notice regarding the procurement of ventilators specifically designed for patients with chronic respiratory conditions. The request is for Life-support equipment outfitted with Volume Assured Pressure Support (VAPS) mode, critical for managing patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and neuromuscular disorders. The exclusive supplier for the required ResMed products is First Nation Group, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The notice, identified by Solicitation Number 36C24825Q0393, requests delivery of several specific ventilator items within 30 days of the purchase order, outlining logistics to the HRCT warehouse in Tampa, Florida. Interested firms have until February 14, 2025, to express their interest and ability to meet the requirements. This notice is not a competitive solicitation but encourages communication from potential suppliers who might qualify, emphasizing the government's discretion in procurement decisions.
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