6515--Apollo Anesthesia Machines

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 4, is seeking to procure five Apollo Anesthesia Machines for the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C24425Q0464 aims to replace end-of-life medical equipment and standardize operating room technology to ensure patient safety and comply with National Anesthesia Directive 1220. Vendors must submit comprehensive quotes including technical documentation, a Letter of Authorization from the Original Equipment Manufacturer, and complete the Standard Form 1449. Evaluation criteria will encompass special features, warranty, delivery capabilities, socioeconomic considerations, and pricing. The solicitation has a response deadline of March 17, 2025, at 8:00 AM EDT, with interested vendors required to meet specific technical specifications for the anesthesia machines.

The solicitation is not designated as a specific small business set-aside, though the procurement falls under the NAICS category 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. The machines must meet precise technical requirements including specific weight, power, and ventilation mode parameters. Delivery is expected within 7 weeks after order receipt, with the machines to be delivered directly to the VA Medical Center in Philadelphia. While exact award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves five sophisticated medical devices with comprehensive performance specifications. The contract will be executed as a firm-fixed price agreement, targeting medical equipment standardization across the Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 operating rooms. Potential vendors will need to demonstrate compliance with detailed technical specifications and provide comprehensive documentation to be considered for this medical equipment procurement opportunity.