6515--MEDTRONIC NIMS 4.0 CONSOLE & ACCESSORIES "BRAND NAME ONLY". MUST COMPLETE BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE. OEM LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER IS REQUIRED. IF NO OEM LETTER VENDOR WILL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE.
ID: 36C24526Q0159Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f74a0a914a514f60b7265873bf045290/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide Medtronic NIM 4.0 Consoles and accessories, with a strict requirement for "BRAND NAME ONLY" products. This procurement necessitates that vendors submit an OEM letter from the manufacturer and complete a Buy American Certificate (FAR 52.225-2) to ensure compliance with federal regulations. The equipment is critical for medical operations at the Baltimore VA Medical Center, and delivery must occur within 60 days of contract award during normal business hours. Interested parties should submit their responses to Contract Specialist Mohsin Abbas at Mohsin.Abbas2@va.gov by December 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, to be considered for this Firm-Fixed Price contract.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mohsin AbbasContract Specialist
    Mohsin.Abbas2@va.gov
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    36C24526Q0159.docx
    This Sources Sought Notice from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks information for the procurement of "BRAND NAME ONLY" MEDTRONIC NIMS 4.0 CONSOLE & ACCESSORIES. This Request for Information (RFI) is for planning purposes, market research, and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are due by December 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. Vendors must provide an OEM letter from the manufacturer and complete a Buy American Certificate (FAR 52.225-2) to be considered responsive. The Baltimore VA Medical Center requires delivery within 60 days of contract award. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Respondents must be registered with SAM.gov and answer 14 specific questions regarding business status, manufacturer details, pricing, and delivery timeframe. The main point of contact for submissions is Mohsin Abbas at Mohsin.Abbas2@va.gov.
    S02 - ATTACHMENT 1 - LINE-ITEM DESCRIPTION - MEDTRONIC 4.0 CONSOLE FOR BALTIMORE VAMC - BRAND NAME ONLY.pdf
    This government solicitation outlines a firm-fixed price contract for the procurement of Medtronic NIM 4.0 Consoles and related accessories, specifying
    S02 - ATTACHMENT 2 - REQUESTED TO COMPLETE BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE - FAR 52.225-2.pdf
    The “Buy American Certificate” provision (FAR 52.225-2) requires offerors to certify the domestic or foreign status of their end products. Offerors must identify domestic end products with critical components and list foreign end products, specifying their country of origin and indicating if they exceed 55% domestic content, excluding COTS items. This provision ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations, particularly Part 25, which governs the evaluation of offers based on the Buy American Act. It defines key terms such as “COTS item,” “critical component,” “domestic end product,” “end product,” and “foreign end product” by referencing the “Buy American—Supplies” clause. This certification is crucial for government procurement, ensuring that federal contracts prioritize domestically manufactured goods where applicable.
    S02 - ATTACHMENT 3 - VAAR 852.212-71 - GRAY AND COUNTERFEITS ITEMS - Gray Market Prevention Language.pdf
    VAAR 852.212-71 (FEB 2023) prohibits the provision of used, refurbished, remanufactured, gray market, or counterfeit items in government procurements. Only new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items are acceptable. Gray market items are defined as OEM goods sold outside authorized channels, while counterfeit items include unauthorized reproductions, substitutions, or alterations misrepresented as authentic. Vendors must be an OEM, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller, verified by an authorization letter from the OEM. All associated software licensing, warranty, and service must comply with OEM terms and conditions. This clause ensures the integrity and authenticity of products supplied to the government.
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