The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice seeking information for the procurement of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). The solicitation number for this notice is 36C24225Q0707, with responses due by July 14, 2025, at 10 AM Eastern Time. The contracting office, located at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY, is inviting responses from vendors for brand name or equivalent AED equipment. The notice does not involve Recovery Act funds and is associated with product service code 6515 and NAICS code 334510. The AEDs are intended for use within the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System, specifically the Montrose and Castle Point Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. Interested parties should direct inquiries to the contracting officer, Aleta Jennette, whose contact details are provided. This notice is part of the VA's commitment to ensuring the availability of critical medical equipment for veterans' healthcare initiatives.
The Department of Veteran Affairs issued a Sources Sought Notice to research the market capabilities of small businesses involved with electromedical equipment, specifically defibrillators. This announcement, not a solicitation, seeks to identify small firms and manufacturers capable of providing various models of defibrillators that comply with 2020 guidelines and feature advanced functionalities such as CPR coaching, ECG analysis, and connectivity options including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Two specific models are described: one offers essential AED functionalities and CPR coaching enhancements, while the other serves as a manual monitor/defibrillator with extensive display features and advanced data transfer capabilities. The notice emphasizes that responses must include firm details and is a means to gauge interest rather than an invitation to bid. Submissions are due by July 14, 2025, serving as a planning tool for future procurement activities. This process underscores the government’s aim to support small business participation in federal contracts.