6515--Kangaroo Enteral Feeding Pumps

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is procuring 70 Kangaroo Omni Enteral Feeding Pumps and 6 total cases of associated feed flush sets through solicitation number 36C25525Q0421. The procurement is intended to replace an existing fleet of end-of-life enteral feeding pumps at the Harry Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, which are used to provide continuous feeds to inpatients. Vendors must be authorized distributors and provide an authorization letter with their quote as a key qualification requirement. The solicitation is structured as a firm-fixed-price purchase order with offers due on June 23, 2025 at 11:00am CDT. Delivery is required within 30 days after receipt of order, with an anticipated award/effective date of June 12, 2025.

Despite the initial federal contract opportunity description indicating "No Set-Aside Used," the attached Standard Form 1449 specifically identifies this as a small business set-aside procurement. The single source justification document reveals that the Kangaroo Omni pump was selected as the only viable option due to existing infrastructure compatibility, full compatibility with current supplies and accessories, and the high transition costs and operational disruption risks associated with switching to alternative brands. The procurement value falls under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, not exceeding $250,000. The specific quantities include 70 enteral feeding pumps (Item # 385400) and 6 cases of feed flush sets, with performance taking place at the Harry Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. The procurement addresses critical patient care services by ensuring continuity of enteral feeding capabilities without disrupting existing clinical workflows.