Intent to Sole Source - FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
ID: 36C24225Q0603Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fee852c1503e42b394da194ffa91a898/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotations for the brand-name-only purchase of one Fluent Fluid Management System, along with necessary accessories, for use in gynecology surgeries at Keller Army Community Hospital in West Point, New York. This procurement is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and is classified as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) under FAR subpart 12.6. The Fluid Management System will be utilized by VA providers to treat both VA and Keller patients, highlighting its critical role in enhancing surgical procedures. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by August 19, 2025, at 13:00 Eastern Time to Janelle Bonafede at janelle.bonafede@va.gov, with evaluations based on technical capability, price, and compliance with relevant FAR clauses, including the Buy American Act.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Janelle Bonafede
    janelle.bonafede@va.gov
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    36C24225Q0603.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to Hologic Inc. for the provision of a Hologic Fluent Fluid Management System to Keller Army Community Hospital in West Point, NY. This system is designated for performing minimal gynecological surgeries for both VA and Keller patients, specifically for procedures involving polyp and fibroid removal. The contract involves the acquisition of specific items such as fluid management systems, disposable packs, and tissue removal devices. This notice is not a call for proposals or quotations; rather, it informs potential contractors of the sole source procurement and invites expressions of interest by May 12, 2025. Interested parties may submit detailed capability and pricing information to the contracting officer, Janelle Bonafede, to help the government determine if competitive procurement is warranted. Responses must be submitted via email and will not lead to a contract award based solely on interest expressed. The government reserves the right to decide against competition based on received expressions of interest.
    Buy American Certificate FAR 52.225.pdf
    P03 FAR 13 Justification Fluid Management System_Redacted.pdf
    S02 36C24225Q0603_1.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotations for the brand-name-only purchase of one Fluent Fluid Management System with accessories for gynecology surgeries at Keller Army Community Hospital. This solicitation, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) under FAR subpart 12.6. The required system, including specific Fluent Pro disposable packs, system units, tissue socks, waste bags, and various tissue removal devices and instrument sets, will serve both VA and Keller patients. Quotes must be submitted by August 19, 2025, at 13:00 Eastern Time to Janelle.Bonafede@va.gov. Evaluation factors include technical capability and price, with a strong emphasis on compliance with FAR clauses, including the Buy American Act and certifications related to SDVOSB status.
    VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting.pdf
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    RFQ: Brand Name Only FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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    Intent to Sole Source - FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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