6515--Circulatory Support System for the VA San Diego

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is procuring circulatory support equipment for the VA San Diego Healthcare System through solicitation 36C26225Q1063. The procurement specifically seeks 3 CARDIOSAVE Hybrid Type "B" Plug units and 3 CRDSVE-Gcare Premium-POS 4Y units, which are specialized cardiac support systems featuring fiber-optic IABS that automatically calibrate after patient insertion, removable pump consoles, and lightweight designs suitable for emergency transport. Vendors must demonstrate that their equipment meets all specified technical requirements and provide an Authorized Distributor Letter from Getinge USA, the manufacturer of the required systems. The solicitation will award to the lowest-priced quote that meets all salient characteristics and is deemed responsive and responsible. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Carlo Manuel at Carlo.manuel@va.gov by Friday, June 27, 2025, at 9:00 AM PST.

This procurement operates under NAICS Code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1000 employees and carries no set-aside designation, making it an unrestricted competition. The specific quantities required are 3 units of each type of cardiac support equipment, with delivery required within 30 days of contract award. The equipment must be delivered to the VA San Diego Healthcare System located at 3350 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego, CA 92161, which serves as the place of performance. The systems must be compatible with Getinge high efficacy balloons and capable of delivering up to 1.6L/Min of cardiac output, with features including backlit monitors with touchscreen controls and instant signal transmission capabilities. No incumbent contractors or budget ranges are specified in the solicitation documents.