6515--561-25-3-3086-0100 TRAINING SIMULATION EQUIPMENT RQI Carts Mannequins Brand Name Only
ID: 36C24225Q0568Type: Special Notice
AwardedMay 1, 2025
$41K$40,955
AwardeeBEACON POINT ASSOCIATES LLC CAPE CORAL 33991 FLK
Award #:36C24225P0944
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3ea9991518214d3b8043c13203ed03c3/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a firm fixed-price contract for brand-name training simulation equipment, specifically RQI carts and Voice Assisted Manikins (VAMs), to enhance resuscitation training for healthcare providers at the Lyons VA Medical Center. This procurement is essential to comply with VHA Directive 1177, which mandates that VA healthcare providers engaged in direct patient care maintain training in Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). The RQI program, recognized as the American Heart Association's standard for training, requires the replacement of current VAMs that are beyond repair and out of warranty, as well as the acquisition of RQI carts to facilitate the mobilization of simulation stations across hospital settings. The estimated funding amount for this procurement is $44,129.69, and interested parties can contact Contracting Officer Corey Swinton at Corey.Swinton@va.gov for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Corey SwintonContracting Officer
    Corey.Swinton@va.gov
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    36C24225Q0568.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning to award a firm fixed-price contract for brand-name training simulation equipment, specifically RQI carts and Voice Assisted Manikins (VAMs), to enhance resuscitation training for healthcare providers at the Lyons VA Medical Center, in compliance with VHA Directive 1177. This directive mandates training in Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for VA health care providers engaged in direct patient care. The RQI program, recognized as the American Heart Association's standard for training, necessitates equipment replacements due to current VAMs being beyond repair and out of warranty. The RQI carts will facilitate the mobilization of simulation stations used across hospital settings. The contract follows proper procedural protocols and is part of continuous improvements in healthcare training to ensure competency among medical staff.
    P03 - LSJ.pdf
    The document outlines a single source justification for the procurement of RQI carts and manikins by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under simplified acquisition procedures. The total estimated amount is $44,129.69. The justification details the unique characteristics of the supplies, indicating that there are only two distributors for RQI equipment, creating urgency due to non-compliance with VA DIRECTIVE 1177. Market research revealed no available alternatives through various VA databases and platforms; specifically, searches yielded no results for the required equipment under relevant codes and keywords. The document confirms that the contracting officer, Corey Swinton, has reviewed and approved the acquisition in accordance with federal regulations, underscoring the necessity for timely procurement while adhering to FAR guidelines for price reasonableness. Overall, the document emphasizes compliance and the need for expeditious procurement of specific medical supplies within the constraints of federal procurement regulations.
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