6515--ISTAT SYSTEM Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Base 4 year (5 years) BLOOD ANALYZER
ID: 36C26225Q0104Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d3a6178c392d4a9c9042d805cd2ff91e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide an ISTAT System under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the VA San Diego Healthcare System. The procurement aims to enhance medical services by acquiring portable blood analyzers and associated services that meet stringent technical and operational requirements, including comprehensive equipment, reagents, maintenance, and seamless integration into existing systems. This initiative is crucial for ensuring high-quality testing of blood parameters, such as gases and troponins, while adhering to necessary quality control standards. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities, size classification under NAICS 334510, and pricing by November 11, 2024, to Carlo Manuel at carlo.manuel@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Carlo ManuelCARLO.MANUEL@VA.GOV
    (562) 503-7111
    carlo.manuel@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for the provision of an ISTAT System under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) aimed at enhancing medical services in the VA San Diego Healthcare System. The solicitation seeks market research input regarding potential vendors who can deliver portable blood analyzers and accompanying services, specifically those that meet stringent technical and operational requirements outlined in the Statement of Work. Key requisites include providing comprehensive equipment, reagents, and maintenance, with a focus on seamless integration into existing systems, ensuring high-quality testing of blood parameters such as gases and troponins, and compliance with necessary quality control standards. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities, size classification under NAICS 334510, and pricing for the proposed solutions by November 11, 2024. The goal is to ensure reliable, state-of-the-art diagnostic services for patient care, emphasizing adherence to governmental standards, training requirements, and rapid service response protocols. This initiative represents the VA's commitment to improving healthcare delivery by leveraging innovative and dependable medical technologies.
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