Service Contract Fresenius Kabi CATs base plus 2 OY-sole source
ID: 36C26025P0631-1Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 11, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning to negotiate a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order for a Full Coverage Service Policy for three Fresenius Cardiac Autotransfusion Systems, with the contract being awarded to Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation. This procurement, classified under NAICS code 811210, is essential for maintaining and servicing critical medical equipment used in VA facilities, ensuring the reliability and functionality of these systems. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements demonstrating their qualifications as authorized service providers for Fresenius Kabi, with submissions due by April 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST to Christine Lindsey at the VA. The anticipated award date for this contract is April 30, 2025.

Point(s) of Contact
Christine Lindsey
christine.lindsey@va.gov
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Posted
Apr 3, 2025, 9:04 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to negotiate a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order with TERUMO CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS CORPORATION. This procurement focuses on obtaining a Full Coverage Service Policy for three Fresenius Cardiac Autotransfusion Systems. The acquisition falls under the NAICS code 811210 and is justified as a single-source procurement per FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(2). The anticipated award date is set for April 30, 2025. While this is not a solicitation for proposals, interested parties may submit capability statements demonstrating their credentials as authorized service providers for Fresenius Kabi, with access to necessary tools and software. Responses must be submitted by April 11, 2025, by 1:00 PM EST to Christine Lindsey at the VA. The notice affirms compliance with FAR 5.201(b)(1) for contract action publicity. It underscores the Government's discretion in determining competition and clarifies that no compensation will be provided for submitted information. Overall, this procurement reflects the VA's commitment to maintaining and servicing critical medical equipment in its facilities.
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