6515--Impella CP Pump Set, US
ID: 36C26025Q0072Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

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Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources for the procurement of five Impella CP Pump Sets, a highly specialized medical device, for the Portland VA Medical Center. The VA requires that only original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), authorized dealers, or distributors supply these pumps, explicitly excluding remanufactured or gray market items to ensure quality and compliance. This procurement is crucial for supporting the healthcare needs of veterans, and interested vendors must respond with their qualifications and company details by November 14, 2024, at 10:00 AM PST, to Contract Specialist Maureen Sundstrom at Maureen.Sundstrom@va.gov.

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    Maureen SundstromContract Specialist
    Maureen.Sundstrom@va.gov
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    The document is a Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeking information on potential sources for the Impella CP Pump Set, designated as a highly specialized medical product. With a response deadline set for November 14, 2024, this notice is intended for market research only and does not constitute a formal solicitation for bids or proposals. The VA specifically requires that only original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), authorized dealers, or distributors supply the pump, with no acceptance of remanufactured or gray market items. Interested vendors must provide essential information such as company details and whether they hold a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract, adhering to the NAICS Code 339112. The document emphasizes that by submitting information, organizations do not create any obligations for the government, which retains the right to use the provided data as needed. This notice underscores the VA's commitment to ensuring quality and compliance when sourcing vital medical equipment for the Portland VA Medical Center.
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