6515--MEDIVATOR ADVANTAGE PLUS (VA-25-00012472)
ID: 36C24525Q0196Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify capable firms for the procurement of the Medivator Advantage Plus system and associated installation services. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather market insights and inform the acquisition strategy for various medical equipment, including specific items and quantities outlined in the notice. The procurement is crucial for enhancing the VA's medical services, ensuring that they have the necessary equipment to support veterans' healthcare needs. Interested parties, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, must submit their responses by 12:00 PM EST on December 27, 2024, to Contract Specialist James Ferro at james.ferro@va.gov, including required certifications and company information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    James FerroContract Specialist
    (202) 745-8000
    james.ferro@va.gov
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    The document is a Request for Information (RFI) from the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the Medivator Advantage Plus system (Solicitation Number: 36C24525Q0196). It is not a solicitation but aims to gather information for market research to identify firms capable of fulfilling the requirement and inform acquisition strategies. Responses are due by January 28, 2025, and interested parties, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, are encouraged to submit necessary certifications of their status. The VA seeks to procure various medical equipment and installation services, with the RFI addressing specific items and quantities. Respondents must provide detailed company information, including socio-economic status, manufacturing status, existing government contracts, and capabilities to service VA locations. The VA will use the information collected to refine procurement strategies but will incur no costs for the preparation of responses. This RFI underscores the VA's efforts to enhance its sourcing process for medical services and equipment by engaging with a diverse range of suppliers.
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