6515--Intent to Sole Source Brand Name - Torvan Medical Stainless Steel Basins

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) has issued a pre-solicitation notice for a sole-source procurement of specialized Torvan Medical stainless steel basins for the Buffalo VA Medical Center. The solicitation (36C24225Q0417) seeks to acquire three height-adjustable triple basin sinks with advanced technical specifications, including electronic push button drains, swing spout faucets, LED lighting, water temperature gauges, and accompanying accessories like water/air guns and pre-rinse spray units. Interested vendors must meet stringent technical requirements, including compliance with AAMI, ISO 9001, and VA SPS standards, and are invited to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) via email to Erskine.Shoulars@va.gov by March 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST. The VA conducted market research and determined that Coats Resources, LLC is the only vendor capable of meeting their specific requirements, though they remain open to alternative capability statements. Evaluation will likely focus on technical compliance, vendor capability, and ability to meet the precise specifications outlined in the Statement of Work.

The procurement is not designated with any specific set-aside status and falls under NAICS category 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a Product Service Code of 6515. The VA seeks to procure two 120" x 30" and one 108" x 30" sinks, with a required delivery timeline of 14 weeks post-contract award to the Buffalo VAMC location at 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215. While no specific contract value was disclosed, the comprehensive requirements suggest a significant investment in specialized medical infrastructure. The procurement includes 13 line items beyond the primary sinks, such as mounting hardware, accessories, and required staff training. Vendors must also be prepared to conduct a facility walkthrough with VA Engineering and provide a minimum one-year warranty on all equipment. The sole-source intent indicates a highly specialized need that the VA believes can only be met by a specific manufacturer or extremely limited set of suppliers.