6515--GASTRIC ASPIRATORS
ID: 36C26025Q0405Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0894eb178a8b478e8f2405149dd00059/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 10, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for the procurement of gastric aspirators, specifically targeting small businesses through a total small business set-aside. The solicitation outlines requirements for the aspirators, including warranty provisions, vacuum pressure specifications, flow rates, maneuverability features, and operational noise levels, emphasizing the need for new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) items and prohibiting gray market or counterfeit products. This procurement is crucial for providing essential medical equipment at the Boise VA Medical Center in Idaho, with responses due by April 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time. Interested vendors should contact Contract Specialist Denise Patches at Denise.Patches@va.gov or by phone at 253-888-4922 for further inquiries.

Point(s) of Contact
Denise PatchesContract Specialist
(253) 888-4922
Denise.Patches@va.gov
Files
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36C26025Q0405_1.docx
Apr 2, 2025, 3:06 PM UTC
The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice pertains to the procurement of gastric aspirators by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The solicitation, identified by number 36C26025Q0405, seeks responses by April 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time. The contract falls under the Product Service Code 6515 and NAICS Code 339112, indicating a focus on medical equipment supplies. This bid is set aside for Small Business Administration (SBA) participants, suggesting prioritization for small business engagement. The place of performance is specified as the Boise VA Medical Center in Idaho, located at 500 W Fort St, Boise, ID 83702. Denise Patches is the point of contact for inquiries, with her email provided for further questions. The document indicates that no Recovery Act funds are involved and outlines the process for archiving responses five days post-deadline. Overall, this solicitation demonstrates the VA's ongoing efforts to procure essential medical equipment while adhering to regulations that support small businesses.
36C26025Q0405.pdf
Apr 2, 2025, 3:06 PM UTC
The document pertains to a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically for the procurement of Gastric Aspirators compliant with specified characteristics. The RFP is targeted at small businesses, establishing a total small business set-aside. Interested vendors must provide technical information if offering equivalent products to that of the brand name specified, Allied Health. Suppliers are required to fill out a price/cost schedule, indicate their qualifications, and provide proof of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) status or a distribution agreement. Key specifications for the aspirators include a warranty, vacuum pressure requirements, flow rates, maneuverability features, and operational noise levels. The procurement emphasizes a focus on new OEM items, forbidding gray market or counterfeit items. The contracting officer is designated, and invoice processes are defined, demanding electronic submission. The RFP contains various clauses ensuring compliance with federal regulations and emphasizes the use of the electronic payment systems. Overall, this document serves as a comprehensive guide for vendors interested in bidding for a government contract concerning medical equipment, ensuring compliance with stringent procurement standards and support for small business participation.
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