6515--TracCore Cabinet
ID: 36C25625Q0620Type: Sources Sought
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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bb2bf1f387c24f01b7c57b375e5fdc7a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide a TracCore Cabinet system for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, aimed at enhancing the tracking and management of implant inventories. This procurement involves ongoing licensure and RFID services for tracking both biological and non-biological implants, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and VA standards, with a performance period from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2030. The TracCore system is critical for effective inventory management and staff training, and responses are encouraged from small business concerns to gauge market pricing and competition levels. Interested vendors should submit their qualifications, pricing information, and availability under existing government contracts to Contract Specialist Kolbi Barton at Kolbi.barton@va.gov or by phone at 713-791-1414.

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    Kolbi BartonContract Specialist
    (713) 791-1414
    Kolbi.barton@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Sources Sought Notice (RFI) for a TracCore Cabinet system aimed at enhancing the tracking and management of implant inventories at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAC) in Houston, Texas. This RFI intends to identify capable contractors to inform the procurement strategy for an upcoming solicitation related to the TrackCore Implant and Tissue Tracking System. Responses are encouraged from small business concerns to assist in determining market pricing and competition levels for the services required. The contract will provide ongoing licensure and RFID services for tracking biological and non-biological implants, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and VA standards. The expected performance period spans from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2030, with an emphasis on effective implementation and staff training on the TrackCore system. Vendors are requested to submit their qualifications, pricing information, and availability under existing government contracts. This RFI serves as a preliminary step in gauging interest and capabilities in the marketplace ahead of the formal solicitation.
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