36C255-25-AP-0642 Blood Bank Refrigerators - Leavenworth VAMC
ID: 36C255-25-AP-0642Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2ca5fcd80128472e9b1cecdd42f4bbb3/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide Blood Bank Refrigerators for the Leavenworth Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). This procurement is part of a presolicitation notice aimed at acquiring specialized refrigeration equipment essential for the storage and preservation of blood products, which are critical for patient care and medical procedures. The opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), emphasizing the government's commitment to supporting veteran entrepreneurs. Interested parties can reach out to Teresa Cabanting at teresa.cabanting@va.gov or call 913-946-1976 for further details, as the procurement process is expected to unfold shortly.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Teresa Cabanting
    (913) 946-1976
    teresa.cabanting@va.gov
    Files
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    SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential vendors for supplying two blood bank refrigerators for the Leavenworth VAMC Laboratory. The requirement falls under contract number 36C255-25-AP-0642 and is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Interested vendors must provide information about their business size classification, Unique Entity ID (UEI), and any relevant Federal Supply Schedule contracts. The refrigerators must meet specific performance and quality standards, including high storage capacity, temperature control, bacteria-resistant finishes, and advanced alarm systems. The submission deadline is December 19, 2024. This Sources Sought serves solely for planning and information and does not constitute a formal solicitation, aiming to gauge market interest for the VA's procurement needs in compliance with federal acquisition regulations.
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