6515--Feeding Pumps

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 22, is seeking to procure 49 Kangaroo OMNI Feeding Pumps for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. The solicitation (RFQ Number 36C26225Q0856) requires medical feeding pumps with specific technical characteristics, including continuous and intermittent feed functionality, feeding history capture, color display screen, impact resistance, and a minimum 18-hour battery life. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Carlo Manuel by May 2, 2025, at 9:00 AM PST, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest-priced, responsive, and responsible quotation that meets all specified salient characteristics. Vendors must provide an Authorized Distributor Letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (Cardinal Healthcare) and demonstrate full compliance with the detailed pump specifications. The evaluation will focus on meeting all technical requirements while presenting the most competitive pricing.

The solicitation is classified under NAICS Code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1000 employees and is not set aside for any specific business category. The place of performance is located at 5901 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90822, with delivery required within 30 days of contract award. The procurement falls under Product Service Code 6515 for medical and surgical instruments and does not involve Recovery Act funds. The total quantity requested is 49 feeding pumps, which will be procured through an unrestricted competitive process. Potential vendors should carefully review the detailed solicitation documents to ensure they can meet all technical specifications and submission requirements for this medical equipment procurement.