6515--ALTA (VA-26-00049644) (VA-26-00062334) (VA-26-00063028)
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256), has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation) for Hemospheres required at the Michael E. DeBakey VAMC in Houston, TX. This acquisition is a Total Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) Set-Aside. Quotes are due by June 4, 2026, 2:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is for 41 units of the Edwards Hemosphere Alta All-in-One Advanced Monitoring System bundle or an equivalent product. This system is crucial for various intraoperative monitoring needs, including invasive and non-invasive hemodynamic trending, oximetry monitoring, and cardiac output monitoring.
Key requirements include:
- Compatibility: Any 'equal' products must seamlessly integrate with existing Edwards Swan Gantz Catheters, Acumen IQ invasive pressure monitoring system, ClearSight non-invasive BP modules and cuffs, ForeSight cerebral oximetry system, and the Innovian EMR system.
- Trade-in: The facility requires trade-in credits for forty-one (41) Hemospheres and forty-one (41) ClearSight modules.
- Warranty and Support: A minimum of 1 year of warranty and software updates is required.
- Delivery: Delivery is expected within 90 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to the Michael E. DeBakey VAMC, Houston, TX.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies).
- NAICS Code: 339112.
- Set-Aside: This is a Total Set-Aside for Certified Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). The Non-Manufacturer Rule applies to supplies/products.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to felicia.lovelady@va.gov by June 4, 2026, 2:00 PM Central Time.
- Evaluation Method: Quotes will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Acceptability (including Equipment Capability, OEM Authorization, and Equipment Compatibility) and Price.
Additional Notes
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and VAAR clauses by reference. Offerors are required to acknowledge receipt of any amendments. Invoices shall be submitted electronically upon receipt and acceptance of all items.