36C24526Q0730 0002.docx

This is an Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation/Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Maryland Healthcare System (VAMC) Baltimore for the replacement of Zoll SurePower Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Packs that power defibrillators at the facility. The solicitation number is 36C24526Q0730, with a response deadline of August 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. The requirement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 334510 (electronic test and measurement instruments manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The Product Service Code is 6515.

The contractor must supply new battery packs only that are technically equivalent to the Zoll SurePower model with the following specifications: 5.8 Ampere-hour (Ah) capacity, high-density lithium-ion chemistry, RunTime Indicator functionality, automatic calibration capability, and the ability to store history of use and maintenance. The contractor is responsible for identifying any missing parts required for successful installation and validation. VA biomed technicians will perform battery replacement and removal of current packs at the Baltimore VAMC location (10 North Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201). The contractor may provide shipping labels for pickup of old batteries or arrange shipment. The contracting officer is Alison Klein (Alison.Klein@va.gov, 304-623-3461 x4143), and the place of performance contact is Christopher Chester at the Baltimore facility.