6515--BD Catheters Addition to AbilityOne Procurement List Seeking Essentially the Same Items
ID: 36C24126Q0070Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/79b228fa48924bec9a7bac4f1db5bd05/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) regarding their capability to distribute items that are "Essentially the Same" (ETS) as those recently added to the AbilityOne Procurement List, specifically BD Catheters manufactured by Becton Dickinson and CR Bard. Respondents must provide detailed company information and proof of authorization from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to distribute these ETS items, which are defined by comparable physical, functional, and performance characteristics, allowing for interchangeability. This procurement is crucial for ensuring that the VA can source necessary medical supplies effectively while supporting veteran-owned businesses. Interested parties must submit their responses via email to Jeremy J. Boston at jeremy.boston@va.gov by 4:30 PM Eastern Time on December 5, 2025, as this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jeremy J. BostonContracting Officer
    (734) 925-7828
    Jeremy.Boston@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24126Q0070.docx
    This special notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) identifies service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) or veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB) capable of distributing items that are the same or "Essentially the Same" (ETS) as those recently added to the AbilityOne Procurement List. The notice specifically concerns 20 National Stock Numbers (NSNs) manufactured by Becton Dickinson and CR Bard. The VA is mandated by VAAR 808.002 to identify these businesses before considering AbilityOne for procurement. ETS items are defined by comparable physical, functional, or performance characteristics, including form, fit, and function, allowing for interchangeability. Interested SDVOSB, VOSB, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) respondents must complete specific attachments and provide authorization to distribute the ETS items. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation or request for quotes. Responses are due by December 5, 2025.
    36C24126Q0070.pdf
    This special notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) aims to identify Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) capable of providing items "Essentially the Same" (ETS) as those recently added to the AbilityOne Procurement List. Specifically, AbilityOne added 20 National Stock Numbers (NSNs) manufactured by Becton Dickinson and CR Bard. The VA is mandated by VAAR 808.002 to identify these businesses before considering AbilityOne for procurement. ETS items are defined by comparable physical, functional, and performance characteristics, including form, fit, and function, allowing for interchangeability, but not necessarily being "exactly" the same. Interested SDVOSB/VOSB and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) must complete and submit specific attachments with information on their ETS items and authorization to distribute them. This is an informational notice, not a solicitation, and the government will not compensate for responses. All responses are due via email by December 5, 2025.
    Attachment I - New AB1PL Adds - AB1_MRMSPO_1001 - ETS Review.xlsx
    The provided government file, likely an RFP or grant document, details a comprehensive list of intermittent urethral catheters and related kits. The file specifies various product descriptions, including coude-tip and straight-tip catheters, made from red rubber latex, with different French sizes (e.g., 8Fr to 20Fr) and drainage eye configurations (one or two). It also includes catheter kits with insertion supplies. Each item is identified by a 'Product Description' number, 'Bosma Item Number,' 'OEM' (Original Equipment Manufacturer), 'OEM Number,' and 'UOM' (Unit of Measure), typically 12/cs or 50/cs. Manufacturers like Becton Dickinson and CR Bard Inc. are listed. The document serves to outline specific medical supplies, their characteristics, and supply chain details, essential for procurement within federal, state, or local government healthcare systems.
    Attachment II _ SDVOSB_VOSB Response _ ETS AbilityOne.docx
    Special Notice 36C24126Q0070 seeks authorized Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) distributors for "Essentially the Same" (ETS) items as BD Catheters, which are additions to the AbilityOne Procurement List after December 22, 2006. Respondents must provide company details, including name, address, UEI Number, and Point of Contact information (name, email, phone number). Crucially, they must also provide proof of authorization from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to distribute the identified ETS items. The specific items are listed in "Attachment I - New AB1PL Adds - AB1_MRMSPO_1001 - ETS Review" or in the provided chart, which details OEM, OEM Number, and Unit of Measure for various Becton Dickinson and CR Bard Inc. catheter products.
    Attachment III _ OEM Response _ ETS AbilityOne.docx
    Special Notice 36C24126Q0070, titled "OEM Identification of Authorized SDVOSB/VOSB Distributors," is a request for information from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The notice seeks to identify authorized Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) distributors for items added to the AbilityOne Procurement List after December 22, 2006, specifically those "Essentially the Same" as BD Catheters. OEMs are required to provide their company information, including name, address, UEI number, and point of contact details. They must also provide similar information for each authorized SDVOSB or VOSB distributor. The notice includes a list of Becton Dickinson and CR Bard Inc. OEM numbers with corresponding units of measurement, indicating the types of items being referenced for "essentially the same" identification.
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