6515--Equipment - Non-Invasive Ventilators - Pulmonary - Cincinnati VA Medical Center
ID: 36C25026Q0182Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7f4353eb750e48b59f01e65398a1642a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, intends to award a sole source firm-fixed purchase order to Nihon Kohden America, LLC for the procurement of six NKV-330 Respiratory Ventilator units, associated accessories, and one Bio-Med Training School for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. This equipment is essential to replace outdated and unsupported ventilation systems, thereby enhancing the capabilities of staff to treat critically ill patients who are unable to breathe independently. The Nihon Kohden NKV 330 Respiratory Unit is particularly important due to its integrated Cap-One Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NPPV) mask, which allows for direct and accurate CO2 monitoring, crucial for real-time patient assessment. Interested parties must submit any responses demonstrating clear evidence of advantageous competition by December 24, 2025, at 12 PM EST, and can contact LouAnn Gilliland at louann.gilliland@va.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    LouAnn GillilandContracting Officer
    (937) 268-6511
    louann.gilliland@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, intends to award a sole source firm-fixed purchase order to Nihon Kohden America, LLC for six NKV-330 Respiratory Ventilator units, associated accessories, and one Bio-Med Training School. The Cincinnati VA Medical Center requires this equipment to replace outdated, unsupported ventilation systems and provide staff with critical capabilities for treating critically ill patients. The Nihon Kohden NKV 330 Respiratory Unit is uniquely suited due to its integrated Cap-One Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NPPV) mask for direct, accurate CO2 monitoring, which is crucial for real-time patient assessment. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334510 and FSC/PSC 6515. This notice is an intent to sole source, not a request for competitive proposals, and responses demonstrating clear evidence of advantageous competition must be received by December 24, 2025, 12 PM EST.
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