6515--HCHT Dialysis Unit Replacement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) is seeking to procure six Baxter AK98 Hemodialysis Machines with corresponding accessory shelf extension kits for water reverse osmosis (WRO) transport at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. The solicitation, identified by number 36C24525Q0499, is an unrestricted Request for Quotes (RFQ) under NAICS code 339112 for medical equipment replacement due to current machines being recalled for overheating and power source issues. Vendors must submit a completed SF1449 form, an Excel line-item worksheet, and provide detailed specifications including company information, pricing, and delivery schedules. The technical requirements for the machines include specific capabilities such as sodium and bicarbonate profiling, electromagnetic flow meters, 30-minute battery backup, and direct electronic medical records integration. Quotes must be submitted by May 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with vendors required to provide a distribution authorization letter if not the manufacturer and complete Buy American and Free Trade Agreements certifications.

The procurement will take place at 10 N Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201, with no specific set-aside designations applied to the contract. The equipment procurement does not specify a precise award value, but requires six complete hemodialysis machine units with accompanying WRO shelf extension kits and installation services. Vendors must provide onsite training and include a minimum one-year warranty with the equipment. The solicitation mandates that all quotes be FOB Destination and comply with federal procurement regulations. Potential contractors will need to demonstrate technical compliance with the detailed equipment specifications, which include advanced diagnostic capabilities and compatibility with existing medical infrastructure. The contracting officer for this opportunity is Joseph J. Krupa, who can be reached at joseph.krupa@va.gov, and the procurement is being managed through the VA's Martinsburg, WV contracting office.