RFQ - Brand Name Only Skidmore Vacuum Pumps
ID: 36C24225Q0445Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912)

PSC

COMPRESSORS AND VACUUM PUMPS (4310)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/348a77e6316545d1a9978c96af7ac8a1/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 3, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to procure two Skidmore Vacuum Pumps for the Brooklyn VA Medical Center to replace outdated units that are adversely affecting patient care. This procurement is classified under the NAICS code 333912, which pertains to Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing, and is specifically set aside for small businesses. The vacuum pumps are critical for maintaining high standards of patient care at the facility, ensuring that the medical center can operate effectively. Interested vendors should contact Janelle Bonafede at janelle.bonafede@va.gov by the deadline of March 21, 2025, to express their capabilities and socio-economic status, noting that this is a Sources Sought Notice and not a formal solicitation.

Point(s) of Contact
Janelle Bonafede
janelle.bonafede@va.gov
Files
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36C24225Q0445.docx
Mar 17, 2025, 2:04 PM UTC
The document is a Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically for the Brooklyn VA Medical Center, regarding the procurement of two Skidmore Vacuum Pumps to replace outdated units that are impacting patient care. It is classified under the NAICS code 333912, pertaining to Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing, and is set aside for small businesses as indicated by the SBA set-aside status. Interested parties are invited to respond by the deadline of March 21, 2025, by sending information about their business capability and socio-economic status to the designated contracting officer, Janelle Bonafede. The notice clarifies that it is not a solicitation and emphasizes that the government is not obligated to issue a solicitation nor will it pay for any responses received. Detailed specifications of the vacuum pumps required are provided, including specific components and models. The overall intent is to gauge interest and capability among small business manufacturers or distributors for this specific equipment, ensuring the VA can maintain high standards of patient care at the facility.
36C24225Q0445.pdf
Mar 27, 2025, 3:05 PM UTC
The document is a Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically for the Brooklyn VA Medical Center, regarding the procurement of two Skidmore Vacuum Pumps to replace outdated units that are impacting patient care. It is classified under the NAICS code 333912, pertaining to Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing, and is set aside for small businesses as indicated by the SBA set-aside status. Interested parties are invited to respond by the deadline of March 21, 2025, by sending information about their business capability and socio-economic status to the designated contracting officer, Janelle Bonafede. The notice clarifies that it is not a solicitation and emphasizes that the government is not obligated to issue a solicitation nor will it pay for any responses received. Detailed specifications of the vacuum pumps required are provided, including specific components and models. The overall intent is to gauge interest and capability among small business manufacturers or distributors for this specific equipment, ensuring the VA can maintain high standards of patient care at the facility.
852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance.pdf
Mar 27, 2025, 3:05 PM UTC
Buy American Certificate FAR 52.225.pdf
Mar 27, 2025, 3:05 PM UTC
P03 Justification for Skidmore Vacuum Pumps_Redacted.pdf
Mar 27, 2025, 3:05 PM UTC
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