4110--36C25525Q0304, MOBILE BLOOD_PLASMA REFRIGERATORS POWER BACKUP l STL
ID: 36C25525Q0304Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

PSC

REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT (4110)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a015d8a13668402287103669d7f94040/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to supply two Roemer HEMOROAM 25XL mobile blood plasma refrigerators for the St. Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) to enhance cold chain management during power outages. The procurement aims to address critical issues related to recurring electrical outages that have previously resulted in significant losses of medical products, thereby impacting patient care. These mobile refrigeration units are essential for maintaining the integrity of pharmaceutical products and specimens, ensuring they remain viable during emergencies. Interested parties must respond in writing by April 18, 2025, and provide necessary company details, including registration in federal databases, to the primary contact, Israel Armenta, at israel.armenta@va.gov or (913) 758-9942.

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    Israel ArmentaContract Specialist
    (913) 758-9942
    israel.armenta@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation No. 36C25525Q0304) seeking potential vendors for mobile blood plasma refrigerators to support the St. Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) during power outages. The notice serves as market research, aiming to identify businesses capable of supplying two Roemer HEMOROAM 25XL mobile refrigeration units that ensure cold chain management for up to 102 hours. This initiative addresses concerns over recurring power outages, which have led to significant losses in medical products and impacted patient care. Vendors must meet specific requirements, such as providing equipment safety manuals and ensuring units are easily transportable with necessary power capacities. Responses must include company details and verify registration in federal databases. The proposal includes compliance with existing VA directives for emergency operations and aims to enhance support to community-based clinics. The deadline for submissions is April 18, 2025, highlighting the VA's commitment to improving healthcare sustainability during emergencies.
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