6515--554 | New Compression Device (VA-25-00015576)
ID: 36C25925Q0135Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/dd93310861c6483086affb2dd787043f/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of the Defender Portable Compression Device, specifically to Lovell Government Services, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business. This acquisition is driven by the urgent need for a compliant, cordless system that enhances deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis and addresses deficiencies in existing care practices, ensuring improved health outcomes for veterans. The Defender Mobile Clot Prevention System is the only TAA-compliant option available on the Federal Supply Schedule, which is critical for maintaining continuity in patient care and operational efficiency within the VA system. Interested parties must express their capability to meet this requirement by 4:00 PM EST on January 17, 2025, and can contact Contract Specialist Chris Hollingsworth at Chris.Hollingsworth@va.gov for further information.

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    Chris HollingsworthContract Specialist
    (303) 712-5724
    Chris.Hollingsworth@va.gov
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    36C259-25-AP-0142 - LSJ Compression Devices Redacted.pdf
    The document outlines a Limited Sources Justification for a sole source acquisition by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through the Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC. The procurement of the Defender Mobile Clot Prevention System, supplied uniquely by Lovell Government Services, is necessitated due to urgent needs for a compliant, cordless system that enhances DVT prophylaxis and addresses deficiencies in existing care practices. The system's wireless design ensures availability and ease of use for patients, overcoming limitations of traditional pumps that previously hindered compliance. The justification cites regulatory compliance under FAR guidelines, emphasizing that the product is the only TAA-compliant option on the Federal Supply Schedule, critical for continuity in patient care. Historical data indicated poor compliance with existing systems, highlighting the necessity for a streamlined solution that integrates with current practices. Overall, this acquisition aims to improve health outcomes for veterans while facilitating operational efficiency within the VA system.
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