6515--Power-Assisted Liposuction System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking to procure two Power-Assisted Liposuction Systems for the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital located in Tampa, Florida. The solicitation aims to upgrade the hospital's current liposuction capabilities, specifically addressing medical needs for veterans with conditions like fibrosis, buffalo hump, and gynecomastia. The procurement is structured as a brand name or equal procurement, with specific objectives to enhance fat grafting capabilities, minimize scarring, and reduce extensive tissue resection. Potential vendors must submit their electronic quotes by March 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with a planned delivery date of May 31, 2025. Bidders are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide an OEM distributor letter along with completing specific representations and certifications.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with bidders required to be certified in the SBA certification database. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price type, falling under NAICS category 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). The procurement covers a comprehensive system including devices, consoles, cannulas, filters, cables, and accessories to be used by the Plastics Department at the hospital. The place of performance is 13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612, with the specific goal of improving surgical capabilities for veterans with complex medical conditions. While specific award values are not detailed, the solicitation encompasses 25 line items for a complete Power-Assisted Liposuction System.