6515--RAPID INFUSER
ID: 36C26225Q0687Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e455dd910b7b4fa69afa64516001c2fc/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information from potential vendors regarding the procurement of a Rapid Infuser, specifically the Belmont Rapid Infuser RI-2, under solicitation number 36C26225Q0687. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to assess market capabilities and gather insights on suppliers' ability to provide a medical device that facilitates rapid blood transfusion, emphasizing features such as bubble-free operation, safety detectors, temperature probes, and a touchscreen interface. The RFI is crucial for enhancing the VA's healthcare services and is not a solicitation for bids; responses are due by March 26, 2025, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time, and should be directed to Carlo Manuel at carlo.manuel@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Carlo ManuelCarlo.manuel@va.gov
    (562) 503-7111
    carlo.manuel@va.gov
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    36C26225Q0687.docx
    The document outlines a Request for Information (RFI) related to the procurement of a Rapid Infuser by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, it invites responses from potential vendors for the solicitation number 36C26225Q0687, with a deadline set for March 26, 2025, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time. The contracting office is located in Long Beach, California, while the place of performance is specified as the VA Tucson Healthcare System in Arizona. Relevant service and industry codes are provided, including Product Service Code 6515 and NAICS Code 339112. The agency's official website and a point of contact, Carlo Manuel, are listed for further inquiries. This RFI indicates the VA's interest in acquiring a medical device essential for rapid blood transfusion and aims to gather information from interested suppliers for future procurement actions, emphasizing the importance of understanding vendor capabilities in the healthcare equipment sector.
    S05 RFI 36C26225Q0687 Rapid Infuser.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights regarding potential sources for a Rapid Infuser, specifically the Belmont Rapod Infuser RI-2. The purpose of this RFI is to assess market capabilities and make informed acquisition decisions, not to solicit bids directly. Interested suppliers must demonstrate their ability to meet specified characteristics, such as delivering a bubble-free, aluminum-free product with various safety features including input/output air detectors, temperature probes, and a touchscreen interface. The RFI invites responses detailing the supplier's capabilities, business size, compliance with regulations, and any relevant certifications such as FDA clearance. Responses must be submitted via email by March 26, 2025, and will be used solely for planning purposes, with the disclaimer that they do not constitute a binding contract or inclusion on a bidders list. This RFI reflects the VA's need for enhanced medical equipment to support their healthcare services effectively.
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