6515--Intent to Sole Source: TD-100 TEE Probe HLD Unit

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 is seeking to sole source a TD-100 TEE Probe High Level Disinfection (HLD) Unit from CS Medical, LLC for the Buffalo VA Medical Center. The procurement involves a complete unit with specific components including a pre-installation kit, starter kit, vapor management filter, HLD tracker, TD8 disinfectant, neutralization station, electrical lead, master spill kit, and web-based training for five users. Market research determined CS Medical, LLC as the sole vendor capable of meeting the agency's requirements, with key qualifications including FDA clearance, compliance with AAMI standards (ST-79 and ST-108), ISO 9001 certification, and VA SPS standards. The contracting officer, Erskine Shoulars, will evaluate potential alternative sources through expressions of interest submitted by March 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. Interested parties are invited to demonstrate their capabilities and pricing by emailing Erskine.Shoulars@va.gov.

The procurement falls under NAICS code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing with no specific set-aside designation. The contract does not utilize Recovery Act funds and will be managed by the VA Network Contracting Office 2 at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. Delivery of the equipment is required within 30 days of award, with the vendor obligated to provide technical documentation, conduct a facility walkthrough with VA Engineering, and deliver mandatory staff training. The procurement includes a minimum one-year warranty for parts and labor. While no specific award value is disclosed, the comprehensive requirements suggest a substantial medical equipment investment. The contract will be executed at the Buffalo VA Medical Center located at 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY, with the primary intent of acquiring a specialized medical disinfection unit for healthcare purposes.