6515--NX EQ Extracorporeal Perfusion Pumps
ID: 36C10G25Q0044Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFSTRATEGIC ACQUISITION CENTER FREDERICKSBURG (36C10G)FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22408, USA

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

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

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide Terumo Extracorporeal Perfusion Pumps or equivalent products through a nationwide requirements contract. This procurement aims to ensure a reliable supply of critical medical devices necessary for heart-lung bypass procedures, with specific requirements related to functionality, safety features, and adaptability for emergency operations. The anticipated contract will commence with a 12-month base period, followed by four additional one-year options, contingent upon performance and ongoing need. Interested vendors must submit technical literature and company information to Contract Specialist Daleta Coles at Daleta.Coles@va.gov by the specified deadlines, ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards.

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    Daleta ColesContract Specialist
    757-722-9961 ext-3115
    Daleta.Coles@va.gov
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    The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors for Terumo Extracorporeal Perfusion Pumps or equivalent products. This is part of a larger intent to establish a nationwide requirements contract for these medical devices needed in heart-lung bypass procedures. The contract is anticipated to start with a 12-month base period followed by four additional one-year options, contingent on performance and ongoing need. Interested vendors must demonstrate they can meet specific salient characteristics concerning the functionality of the pumps, including flow rates, safety features, and adaptability for emergency operations. Required submissions include technical literature, company information, and evidence of compliance with federal procurement standards. This notice primarily serves informational and planning purposes, emphasizing that it does not signify a commitment for contract award or an obligation for compensation for submitted information. The overarching goal is to ensure a reliable supply of critical medical equipment across the country, thereby enhancing the capabilities of VA medical facilities.
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