6515-- Scanlon Bulldogs ENT
ID: 36C25625Q1268Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, 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/b30a454def9f4e59a8b4dbd77886481d/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Veterans Health Administration Network Contracting Office 16, is seeking to negotiate a sole-source contract for the procurement of Scanlon Bulldogs ENT clamps for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The requirement includes multiple types of Scanlan reliance bulldog clamps, which are essential for providing secure clamping pressure during surgical procedures, and must meet VA sterilization standards while also including warranty support. Interested vendors who disagree with the sole-source determination may submit a letter of interest by August 12, 2025, to the Contracting Officer, Joseph Warren, at joseph.warren@va.gov, as the procurement process is designed to comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines.

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    Joseph WarrenContracting Officer
    (479) 444-5011
    joseph.warren@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Veterans Health Administration Network Contracting Office 16, is looking to negotiate a sole-source contract for the procurement of Scanlon Bulldogs ENT clamps for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. This acquisition will follow Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, and the selected vendor is anticipated to be Appleton Medical Services, identified as the only capable supplier for the required medical clamps based on market research. The document outlines specific types and quantities of the clamps needed, emphasizing the importance of meeting VA sterilization standards and offering a warranty on the products. Interested vendors not agreeing with the sole-source approach can submit letters of interest by the deadline of August 12, 2025. The procurement process is designed for compliance with established government procurement practices and addresses specific medical needs in veteran care.
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