The presolicitation notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs outlines the upcoming need for a Tissue Ablation System at the Richmond VA Medical Center. The solicitation, numbered 36C24625Q0508, is scheduled to be issued around May 7, 2025. The acquisition will be open to all potential offerors, utilizing an unrestricted competitive process. The relevant NAICS Code is 339112, with a size standard permitting businesses with up to 1,000 employees to participate. Interested parties must submit their inquiries via email to the designated Contract Specialist, Keicha Passley, as phone inquiries will not be accommodated. Offerors are also responsible for independently downloading all associated documents from the Contracting Opportunities section on the sam.gov website. This notice serves as an advance announcement, indicating the VA's commitment to updating its surgical equipment for improved patient care and procedural efficiency.
The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 plans to enter into a sole source procurement for the Integra Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator System from Integra LifeSciences Corporation. This acquisition is intended to support the Richmond Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center and falls under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), allowing for solicitation from a single source. Responses are due by 1:00 PM EST on March 12, 2025, and interested parties must contact the designated officer without expecting any compensation for their input. The procurement specifically requires new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items, prohibiting gray market goods or remanufactured parts, and vendors must be authorized dealers or distributors to ensure warranty and service adherence. The announcement clarifies that no solicitation will be issued and that the government's decision on proceeding will rely solely on the responses received. This notice signifies a focused approach to streamlining the procurement process while ensuring quality and compliance with standards.