6515--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: CARDIOHELP 7.0 ADVANCED CARDIO SYSTEM PROPRIETARY AND EXCLUSIVE_SINGLE SOURCE SOLE OEM AUTHORIZED SDVOSB DISTRIBUTOR

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice regarding a sole-source procurement of the CARDIOHELP 7.0 Advanced Cardio System, specifically the BEQ-HLS 7050 USA #SHLS Set Advanced. The contract will be awarded to Getinge USA Sales, LLC, through its authorized distributer, Fidelis Sustainability, LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB). This is a one-time firm fixed-price contract, and the purchase is justified based on the proprietary nature of the equipment, which can only be supplied and serviced by the OEM and its authorized distributor. The system is designed for extracorporeal support and ensures patient safety with features that include real-time monitoring and rapid response capabilities. The procurement decision is supported by applicable federal regulations, indicating a sole-source justification and the urgent need to replace aging critical medical equipment. Responses are due by February 20, 2025, and interested parties may express their interest to the contracting officer.