6515--580-25-2-167-0073 for replacement Medla Thopaz Units Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C25625Q0420Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bed82129b5b54e60b2b24dd707afd017/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 24, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 24, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 29, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a Sole Source contract to Medela Inc. for the procurement of ten Medela Thopaz Perfusion Pumps for use at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. This acquisition is necessary for effective management of air and fluid leakage following heart surgery, ensuring compatibility with existing operating room and ICU equipment. The total estimated cost for this procurement is $55,620, and interested vendors must express their interest by emailing Contract Specialist Andrew Misfeldt at andrew.misfeldt@va.gov by 10:00 am (CST) on January 29, 2025, while also providing required business information and authorizations to supply OEM parts.

Point(s) of Contact
Andrew MisfeldtContract Specialist
(479) 443-4301 ext 66194
andrew.misfeldt@va.gov
Files
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Posted
36C25625Q0420.docx
Jan 24, 2025, 2:04 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a Sole Source contract to Medela Inc. for ten Medela Thopaz Perfusion Pumps, to be utilized at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The procurement will follow the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for sole sourcing when only one responsible source can meet the agency's requirements. No competitive quotes are being sought, and no solicitation is available. Interested vendors are invited to express their interest via email to the contracting point of contact, Andrew Misfeldt, by the response deadline of January 29, 2025. Responses must include detailed information about the business size, socio-economic status, and any necessary authorizations to provide OEM parts. Additionally, only vendors registered with SAM or the VetBiz Registry are eligible for future solicitations. This notice primarily serves informational purposes and outlines requirements for entities seeking to compete for future opportunities related to this procurement. The document emphasizes the exclusive need for the specified equipment from the identified supplier.
Justification Medela Thopaz signed.pdf
Jan 24, 2025, 2:04 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks approval for a single-source acquisition of 10 Medela Thopaz+ Digital Chest Drainage and Monitoring Systems for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. This request, estimated at $55,620, is necessary for the management of air and fluid leakage post-heart surgery, utilizing systems that must be compatible with existing Operating Room and ICU equipment. The justification cites unique characteristics of the systems that limit availability to one source, specifically the requirement for compatibility with current Medela perfusion pumps. Market research indicated no authorized distributors, prompting a Notice of Intent to Sole Source post on SAM. The Contracting Officer has certified that the purchase complies with FAR 13.106-1(b), confirming the accuracy and completeness of this documentation. The overall intention is to ensure effective post-operative care through the procurement of specialized equipment essential for patient recovery.
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