This document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice regarding the procurement of respiratory biomedical equipment for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The solicitation number is 36C26225Q0487, with responses due by March 24, 2025, at 16:00 Pacific Time. The contract is designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) and utilizes Product Service Code 6515 and NAICS Code 339112.
The contracting office is located at the VA Network Contracting Office 22 in Long Beach, California, while the place of performance is at the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System in Prescott, Arizona. Contact for the solicitation is through Contract Specialist Hanan McCullick at the provided email address. There are no Recovery Act funds tied to this solicitation, and additional details can be found in the attached RFQ document. This notice emphasizes the VA’s commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses in acquiring essential medical equipment for health care services.
The Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks market research on potential contractors for supplying, configuring, and maintaining a Bi Pap Machine. Targeted at small businesses, especially Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, this notice aims to ascertain capability and interest for a government procurement at the Northern Arizona VA Medical Center, prescriptive to industry standards and guidelines.
Interested parties are required to submit various information by February 25, 2025, including company details, product specifications, and prior relevant experience, as well as estimated installation timelines and pricing for market insight. The required Bi Pap Machine must meet specific technical criteria, including monitoring capabilities and dual HEPA filtration.
The notice outlines that responses will not lead to a contract but are essential for assessing the market and determining possible set-asides for small business contracts. All potential contractors must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). This procurement exercise reflects the government's effort to engage small businesses while adhering to standards and improving healthcare resources for veterans.
The document is an award notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs pertaining to the procurement of a Bi PAP Machine. The solicitation number is 36C26225Q0487, and the award, designated as number 36C26225P1065, was granted to After Action Medical and Dental Supply, LLC for a total amount of $56,878.20. The contracting office is based in Long Beach, California, and the project falls under the service code 6515 with a NAICS code of 339112. The award is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC). The award date is recorded as April 29, 2025, and all corresponding details, including contracting and awardee addresses, are specified. This document is part of the federal government’s initiative to streamline contracting processes and support small businesses owned by veterans.
The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the procurement of medical equipment, specifically various Non-invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NPPV) masks and a comprehensive ventilator system, with considerations for compliance with specific health and safety regulations. The solicitation specifies that the offer is set aside for verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and dictates the need for responses by March 24, 2025.
Contractors are expected to submit competitive quotes for equipment meeting outlined characteristics, such as dual HEPA filtration, monitoring capabilities, and warranty conditions. The procurement requires adherence to specified delivery timelines, with all deliveries to occur at the Northern Arizona VA Healthcare Center.
Further, the document delineates contracting terms and highlights the importance of compliance with various government regulations, including electronic payment processes and contractor performance standards. The aim of the RFP is to procure equipment that enhances medical services for veterans while fostering engagement with small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans, aligning with federal initiatives to support these enterprises.