S02 ATTACHMENT B - PD NX EQ Pacemakers Cardiac External.pdf

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

For

NON-EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT:

Medtronic® Model 5392 and Model 53401 or equal

Pacemakers: Cardiac External

Prepared By:

Enterprise Procurement Office (EPO)

Department of Veterans Affairs 5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103

Frederick, MD 21703

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1. SCOPE OF WORK:

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Pacemakers: Cardiac External product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) Requirements contract award.

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 Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation.

The objective is to provide Pacemakers: Cardiac External to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for a base of 12-months with four 12-month option periods.

2. REQUIREMENT

This requirement will be solicited and awarded as a “Brand Name or Equal” which requires the quoter indicate that each product being offered as an “equal” product to the Medtronic® Model 5392 and Model 53401 Pacemakers: Cardiac External. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The quoter must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the quoter must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to conform to the solicitation requirements.

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 or equal as listed above which meet all the salient characteristics listed below. Vendors may quote any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics.

Products quoted in the technical volume must be captured on the Vendor’s pricing

Ver. 01/20/2026 Page 3 volume (Attachment A, Price Cost Schedule) of the solicitation. Vendors may quote any additional ancillary products which they deem to be essential to the functionality of the proposed solution; these items must be captured in the Vendor’s pricing volume with a quantity of zero. Vendors shall provide descriptive literature which will be used to thoroughly evaluate each proposal to determine the extent to which it meets the Salient Characteristics (SCs) listed in the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice.

The following SCs apply to CLINs 0001 and 0002

SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

SC 1 The device shall have clearly visible parameter settings and status indicators

SC 2 The device shall have user controls to adjust the pacemaker parameters such as pacing mode, rate, output, and sensitivity.

SC 3 The device shall be battery powered.(replaceable and/or rechargeable)

SC 4 The device shall be for external cardiac pacing use. .

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

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 7 The device must provide dual chamber pacing capability.

The following SC applies to CLIN 0002 only.

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SC 8 The device must provide single chamber pacing capability.

In addition to meeting the SCs, features and functions of the offered device will be evaluated. Areas include but are not limited to the following:

Design Design features and functions of the offered device will be evaluated. Areas include but are not limited to the following:

1. Layout of indicators and controls.

2. Connectors Design including: type, configuration, compatibility, and secure connection method.

3. Ease of Use

Performance The Device will be evaluated for its ability to perform its intended function. Areas include, but are not limited to:

1. Battery and battery replacement process

2. Settings available/visible on the device

3. Status indicators visible on the device.

4. Power Saving settings

Safety The Device will be assessed for patient safety features, including, but not limited to, the following area:

1. Auto-lock/lock features

Warranty/Training

1. Warranty coverage, terms and conditions

2. Availability of Training

3. Product Support