6515--CADD-SOLIS AMBULATORY PCA PUMPS (Upgrade)
ID: 36C24225Q0021Type: Sources Sought
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)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from qualified small businesses regarding the procurement of CADD-SOLIS ambulatory PCA pumps and related equipment as part of a Sources Sought Notice. The initiative aims to identify firms capable of providing equipment functionally equivalent to the Brand Name ICU Medical CADD Solis Ambulatory Pumps, including essential components such as medication safety software, pole mount adapters, and implementation software. This procurement reflects the VA's commitment to enhancing medical device technology to ensure quality care for veterans. Interested parties are encouraged to respond by email to Contract Specialist Aleta Jennette at Aleta.Jennette@va.gov by October 4, 2024, at 10 AM Eastern Time, noting that this notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Aleta JennetteContract Specialist
    (914) 737-4400 ext 2068
    Aleta.Jennette@va.gov
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    The document is a Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically for the upgrade of CADD-SOLIS ambulatory PCA pumps. The solicitation number for this request is 36C24225Q0021, with a response deadline set for October 4, 2024, at 10 AM Eastern Time. It is not funded by the Recovery Act and is categorized under Product Service Code 6515 and NAICS Code 334510. The information is handled by the Network Contracting Office 2 at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. The notice invites interested parties to respond, suggesting a need for updated or enhanced infusion technology to support healthcare operations within the VA system. The document also includes contact details for the Contract Specialist, Aleta Jennette, and provides relevant URLs for more information about the agency. This initiative reflects the VA's commitment to improving medical device technology and ensuring quality care for veterans.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to gather information on the capabilities of Small Business firms for potential procurement of specific medical equipment under NAICS code 334510. The notice is aimed at identifying qualified small businesses that can provide equipment and services functionally equivalent to Brand Name ICU Medical CADD Solis Ambulatory Pumps. The required items include the CADD Solis ambulatory infusion pump, medication safety software, pole mount adapters, AC adapters, large lockboxes, implementation software, and trade-in pumps. Importantly, this notice acts solely for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or imply any obligation for the government to procure goods or services. Interested parties are invited to respond by email by October 4, 2024, providing firm details and contact information. The government will not compensate for the information submitted.
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