6515--BRAND NAME OR EQUAL | HemoSphere, SEPG 400796 EER 275098
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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.
Next steps
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), Network Contracting Office 21, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for an upcoming Request for Quote (RFQ) to procure HemoSphere systems and associated equipment for the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in Las Vegas, NV. This requirement is designated as Unrestricted on the Open Market and will be a Brand Name or Equal procurement. The VA intends to award one (1) Firm-Fixed Price Contract. Solicitation documents are anticipated to be available on or about April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The procurement seeks HemoSphere systems and related equipment. Based on prior market research, the VA has expressed interest in items such as:
- HEMOSPHERE ALTA SMART RECOVERY BUNDLE WITH ACUMEN IQ/CLEARSIGHT
- PRESSURE CABLE FOR ACUMEN IQ/FLOTRAC
- ACUMEN IQ SENSOR W/ VAMP ADULT
- HEMOSPHERE ROLL STAND Accessory
- ACUMEN IQ CUFF ADULT
- ALTA 360 PROGRAM and HEMOSPHERE 360 PROGRAM renewal plans. Vendors will be required to provide Brand Name or Equal alternatives, including manufacturer, Country of Origin, and an authorized distributor letter.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-solicitation for a Firm-Fixed Price Contract
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted on the Open Market
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Solicitation Release: On or about April 2, 2026
- Published Date: April 1, 2026
Place of Performance
VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, 6900 North Pecos Road, Las Vegas, NV 89086.
Submission & Questions
The forthcoming RFQ will contain detailed quote instructions. All questions regarding the solicitation should be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Mathew B. Czeshinski, at Mathew.Czeshinski@va.gov.
Additional Notes
This pre-solicitation follows earlier market research (Sources Sought) which aimed to identify qualified vendors, including various small business categories (SDVOSB/VOSB, Hub zone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, and woman-owned small businesses), capable of providing these systems. While the market research sought specific business types, the upcoming RFQ is explicitly Unrestricted. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov for any potential award.