J065--Wellsense Map Vu Pressure Mapping System Service
ID: 36C25625Q0457Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/58a728affdfc4958abf0731ac0c83208/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to procure services for the Wellsense Map Vu Pressure Mapping System at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The contract will cover site monitoring, repair, teaching, and data management for 55 Map Vu units, with a primary contract duration from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, and the option for four additional 12-month extensions. These services are critical for ensuring the proper functioning of medical equipment used for real-time pressure mapping for high-risk patients, thereby enhancing care for veterans. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to provide these services and submit their information to Contract Specialist Robert (Dustan) Arabie at robert.arabie@va.gov by February 5, 2025, as this procurement is intended for sole source to Wellsense, Inc.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Robert (Dustan) ArabieContract Specialist
    (337) 244-7254
    robert.arabie@va.gov
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    36C25625Q0457 RFI Description NOI SS Wellsense Map Vu.docx
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue a Special Notice regarding the procurement of services for the Wellsense Map Vu Pressure Mapping System. The notice, categorized under FAR Subpart 5.2, is posted to announce a Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Wellsense, Inc. Services will cover site monitoring, repair, teaching, and data management for 55 Map Vu units at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, with a contract duration from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, and four optional 12-month extensions. The contracting office seeks to procure these services under the NAICS code 811210, which pertains to electronic equipment repair and maintenance. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to provide comparable services, submitting their information to the provided contact by February 5, 2025. The notice emphasizes that this is not a request for competitive proposals; rather, it seeks to establish that for this procurement, only Wellsense is deemed capable. All responses must include details about the business size, socio-economic status, and SAM registration compliance. This initiative reflects the government's move towards targeted service procurement for specialized medical equipment maintenance.
    Draft SOW Map Vu Service.docx
    The Rehabilitation and Extended Care Line is seeking a service contract for the Wellsense Map Vu pressure mapping system at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC). The contract, planned for one year with four optional extensions, covers maintenance, repair, on-site monitoring, and training for fifty-five Map Vu units. Key requirements include real-time pressure mapping for high-risk patients and on-site technical support. The contractor must ensure minimal disruption to hospital operations and maintain existing safety systems during service. Contractor responsibilities include daily upkeep of work areas and compliance with established safety protocols, including the provision of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all used materials. Contractor personnel must sign in at VA facilities, wear identification badges, and adhere to work hour restrictions. Proposals should detail whether the vendor meets, partially meets, or does not meet the specified requirements, with support documentation as necessary. This RFP emphasizes rigorous adherence to the agreed-upon scope and safety measures, reflecting the VA's commitment to enhancing care for veterans through the proper functioning of medical equipment.
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