6515--36C25926Q0159| Source Sought on Blood Centrifuge for Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center
ID: 36C25926Q0159Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, 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/0023acbd76464d27ae475a8b20c59961/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 19, is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for a blood centrifuge required by the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. The procurement seeks an ANGEL PRP SYSTEM CENTRIFUGE or an equivalent model, which must be capable of processing blood components for platelet-rich plasma injections, featuring a variable volume separation chamber and a touch screen display. Interested vendors are invited to submit their qualifications, including company details and product specifications, by January 6, 2026, to Lynn Lim at lynn.lim@va.gov. This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of future contracts.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lynn LimContracting Specialist
    (303) 712-5798
    lynn.lim@va.gov
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    36C25926Q0159.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C25926Q0159) to conduct market research for a blood centrifuge for the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. This notice, which is for informational and planning purposes only, is not a solicitation or a request for proposal and does not guarantee a future award. The government will not compensate respondents for their information. The purpose is to identify potential qualified sources, determine socioeconomic size classifications (including small business programs like HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, etc.), and assess the capability of suppliers and manufacturers. Interested companies must submit specific information by January 6, 2026, including company details, Unique Entity ID, item information (Open Market or FSS), delivery time, and country of origin. The anticipated NAICS code is 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing). Responses should also address specific questions regarding business operations and compliance with manufacturing requirements, and can include relevant specifications or capability statements. This process is strictly for market research to inform future acquisition approaches.
    SON Blood Centrifuge.docx
    The Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMRVAMC) requires one ANGEL PRP SYSTEM CENTRIFUGE to expand platelet separation capabilities for in-clinic platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections at the new VA Clinic in Castle Rock. The centrifuge must be a Brand Name or Equal product, capable of processing 40-180 mL of blood components in up to three cycles, and separating whole blood into red blood cells, platelet-poor plasma, and platelet-rich plasma. Key features include a variable volume separation chamber, touch screen display, and programmable protocols. The equipment must be new, manufactured within two years of the purchase order date, and delivered within 30 days of award to the RMRVAMC. The vendor is responsible for providing manuals, warranties, and immediate notification in case of recalls. Installation and training are not required, and the equipment does not connect to the VA network or store patient information.
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