HLS Set Advanced 7.0 Brand Name or Equal
ID: 36C25525Q0151Type: Sources Sought
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

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Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

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MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking potential sources for the procurement of the HLS Set Advanced 7.0 Ventricular Assist Device or equivalent products through a Sources Sought Notice (36C25525Q0151). This opportunity aims to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying surgical and medical instruments, specifically focusing on the manufacturing of devices critical for patient care in a hospital setting. Interested businesses are required to submit their company information, capabilities, and socioeconomic status by 2:00 PM CST on January 31, 2025, via email to Tywanna Sparks. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory for eligibility in government contracts, and it is important to note that this RFI is for planning purposes only and does not obligate the government to issue contracts.

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    The VISN 15 Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in Columbia, MO has issued a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice (36C25525Q0151) to identify potential sources for the procurement of HLS SET ADVANCED 7.0 or equivalent products. This announcement serves as a preliminary market inquiry, with no proposals or contracts currently being accepted. The anticipated contract will be a firm, fixed price, contingent on the volume of responses and subsequent market analysis. Interested businesses must provide pertinent details, including company information, capabilities, and socioeconomic status, by 2:00 PM CST on January 31, 2025. All responses must be submitted via email to Tywanna Sparks and should reference the solicitation number. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required for eligibility in government contracts. It is emphasized that this RFI is solely for planning purposes and does not obligate the government to issue any contracts or solicitations.
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