S06 Sources Sought NX EQ Pacemakers Cardiac External.pdf

Sources Sought Notice

*= Required Field Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT* NX EQ Pacemakers Cardiac External

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 21703

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C10X26Q0178

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 06-15-2026 0900 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

ARCHIVE 60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 6515

NAICS CODE* 334510

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick

Department of Veterans Affairs

5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21703

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Trevor Mason Trevor.Mason@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Nationwide

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov/opal/sac/index.asp

URL DESCRIPTION VA | OALC | OPAL | SAC

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS Trevor.Mason@va.gov EMAIL DESCRIPTION Trevor.Mason@va.gov

DESCRIPTION

1.0 DESCRIPTION

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) is issuing this Sources Sought Notice in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2) as a means of conducting market research to identify qualified sources with the capability and the resources to meet the Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program requirement for Pacemakers: Cardiac External.

The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to supply brand name or equal identified Medtronic® Model 5392 and Model 53401 Pacemakers: Cardiac External and associated equipment on an agency-wide basis. VA intends to award a single Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 16.503, Requirements Contract to a supplier of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver Laser System Units to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States.

The anticipated period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods from the date of award. However, the Government's decision as to whether to continue with the contract, upon annual review, will be based upon successful performance during each previous year and continued need.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510 – Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing and the associated size standard is 1,250 employees.

The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that “An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation and at time of award.” You may access the SAM website at SAM.gov | Home. All offerors must be certified with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the SBA database at: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/#search at the time of submission.

Submissions for this “sources sought” shall be submitted by email no later than June 15, 2026, at 9:00am EST to all the following:

Trevor.Mason@va.gov Sara.Vickroy@va.gov

This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This Sources Sought Notice is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of https://www.sba.gov/sites/sbagov/files/2023-06/Table%20of%20Size%20Standards_Effective%20March%2017%2C%202023%20%282%29.pdf https://sam.gov/content/home https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/#search mailto:Trevor.Mason@va.gov mailto:Sara.Vickroy@va.gov the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this notice. There is no solicitation available at this time.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

Cardiac pacemakers generate impulses outside the body and deliver them to the heart through electrodes, either externally through the chest wall or invasively (e.g., through intravenous or transesophageal electrodes). External cardiac pacemakers are used for temporary pacing of the heart.

The following Contract Line Items are being considered:

Contract Line Items

Manufacturer Part Number Description

0001 Medtronic 5392

Dual Chamber Temporary Pacemaker, includes two LR6-sized (AA-sized) Alkaline Batteries, IV Pole Hanger, Carrying Case, Literature and Training

0002 Medtronic 53401

Single Chamber Temporary Pacemaker, includes two LR6-sized (AA-sized) Alkaline Batteries, IV Pole Hanger, Carrying Case, Literature and Training

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Medtronic® Model 5392 and Model 53401 Pacemakers: Cardiac External as listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following salient characteristics.

The following SCs apply to CLINs 0001 and 0002:

SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION

SC 1 The device shall have clearly visible indicators or display features such as pacing rate, sensitivity, output values, pacing status, sensing status, pacing mode, delivery of a pacing pulse, sensed event, battery status, lock status and warnings/alerts.

Literature Review

SC 2 The device shall have user-adjustable controls to adjust the

Literature Review pacemaker parameters such as pacing mode, rate, output, and sensitivity.

SC 3 The device shall be battery powered and capable of operating using replaceable batteries.

Literature Review

SC 4 The device shall be for external cardiac pacing use and shall support clinical operation without requiring surgical implantation.

Literature Review

SC 5 The device shall include a protective cover, lockout feature, or equivalent to help prevent accidental or unintended changes to programmed settings.

Literature Review

SC 6 The device must have pacing run-away protection feature or equivalent safety mechanism to prevent unsafe high-rate pacing output

The following SC applies to CLIN 001 only:

SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION

SC 7 The device must provide dual chamber pacing capability.

The following SC applies to CLIN 0002 only:

SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION

SC 8 The device must provide single chamber pacing capability.

For each product (brand name and part number), the response must include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics (SC) specified above.

The Government's intent is to include all ancillary items to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the OEM and as clinically required. Vendors are encouraged to provide any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Additionally, responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number.

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following:

1. Does vendor offer an annual service plan, Yes or No?

a. If Yes:

i. What does the plan cover?

ii. Does plan cover software updates only?

iii. Does the plan cover parts repair or replacement only?

iv. Does the plan cover both software and parts?

b. Vendor is requested to provide documentation that shows information on their service plan.

c. Is the service provided by the OEM or a subcontractor?

2. Full name and address of company

3. DUNS number/ CAGE Code/ SAM UIE

4. Business Size

5. Manufacturer or Distributor

a. If distributor provide full name, business size and address of manufacturer.

6. Country of Origin designation for all products

7. Ability to provide uninterrupted supply of products on a national scale

8. Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) meet the identified salient characteristics and page numbers where each salient characteristic is met

9. Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the clinical functionality of the product line identified.

10. Authorized Distributor Letter Certified by OEM with a current date.

Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought are highly encouraged to submit a Capabilities Statement.