6515--Cardiology Communication System Comparative Evaluation and Brand Name or Equal

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is seeking to procure a Cardiology Communication System for the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. The solicitation (36C24425Q0325) requires 24 headsets, 4 chargers, 4 base stations, and associated hygiene covers with specific technical specifications including one ear piece, one microphone, 16-hour battery life, and noise cancellation capabilities. The evaluation will be conducted using a comparative methodology that prioritizes technical and past performance factors over price, with special consideration given to features, warranty, and delivery timing. Quotes are due by February 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with the government planning to make a firm-fixed-price award. Vendors must be authorized distributors or manufacturers of the proposed equipment and must provide verification through an official authorization letter.

This procurement is not set aside exclusively for any specific business category, though the solicitation indicates a preference for small business participation. The system is being procured with a delivery requirement of 60 days after order receipt, targeting the installation of a Quail Digital Pro 11 system or equivalent at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. The base stations must support at least 30 headsets for listening and 6 in talk mode within a 70-meter radius, demonstrating specific technical performance requirements. The contract falls under the Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing NAICS category (339112) and the Medical and Surgical Instruments PSC category (6515). While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple units of communication system equipment designed to enhance cardiology communication infrastructure at the medical facility.