6515--CO | ecmo heart-lung machine

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is procuring two new Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) heart-lung support systems for the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital through the Network Contracting Office. The solicitation seeks comprehensive ECMO systems to replace existing 10-year-old Maquet Cardiohelp systems, with each system required to include a console, pump, oxygenator, transport unit, and cart. Vendors must be authorized distributors and submit systems that are FDA-compliant with no current FDA recalls, meeting detailed technical specifications including operational characteristics such as power requirements, battery runtime, flow rates of 0-10 liters per minute, pump speeds of 0-5,500 RPM, and total system weight between 50-75 pounds. The evaluation will be based on technical capability, past performance, and price. Quotes are due by August 25, 2025, at 11:00 CDT, with delivery expected within 30 days after receipt of order.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified vendors. The current systems being replaced are identified as 10-year-old Maquet Cardiohelp systems, indicating the potential incumbent manufacturer. While specific award values are not disclosed in the available information, the procurement involves exactly two ECMO heart-lung support systems with portable capabilities. The technical requirements specify that each system must be a complete, integrated solution weighing between 50-75 pounds with specific performance parameters for critical care applications. The place of performance will be the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital, which falls under Veterans Integrated Service Network 15. The solicitation follows Standard Form 1449 procedures for commercial products and services, indicating this is a streamlined procurement process for established medical equipment.