6515--HEART BYPASS MACHINE - ECMO
ID: 36C25525Q0268Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d9ec8757a2f64902ab1cd11b34b7c20c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking responses for a Sources Sought Notice regarding the procurement of heart bypass machines, specifically ECMO systems, for the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO. The hospital requires three new heart bypass machines to replace outdated Marquet systems that are over ten years old, with specific components including pumps, an oxygenator, heat exchangers, cannulas, and tubing, while ensuring interoperability with existing electronic medical records and a robust monitoring system. These machines are critical for providing life-saving support to patients whose heart and lung functions are compromised. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities, compliance with the Buy American statute, and product brochures to the primary contact, Betty Flores, at veronica.flores@va.gov, by the specified deadline, as this announcement serves solely for market research and does not constitute a formal solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Betty FloresContracting Officer
    (913) 946-1167
    veronica.flores@va.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking responses for a Sources Sought Notice regarding the procurement of heart bypass machines, specifically ECMO systems, for the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO. The hospital requires three new heart bypass machines to replace outdated Marquet systems that are over ten years old. Proposals should detail company capabilities, including contact information, compliance with the Buy American statute, and include product brochures. The new ECMO machines must include specific components such as pumps, an oxygenator, heat exchangers, cannulas, and tubing, while ensuring interoperability with existing electronic medical records and a robust monitoring system. Vendors must also arrange for training and installation after delivery. All ownership and administrative rights to the equipment will revert to the hospital post-installation. This solicitation aims to identify qualified businesses to fulfill this critical healthcare equipment need through market research rather than a formal solicitation or contract commitment.
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