6515--Quantum Perfusion Pumps

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 has issued a Special Notice regarding the procurement of Quantum Perfusion Pumps under solicitation number 36C25625Q1071. This notice pertains to a Notice of Intent to Sole Source award for medical equipment, specifically targeting the acquisition of 2 Quantum perfusion Systems (ECMO) and associated components for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center's Cardiothoracic Surgery Perfusionists. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 6515 for Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. The contracting office is located in Houston, Texas, and the primary contracting officer is Steven A. Berkeley. The VA has conducted market research and determined that Spectrum Medical is the only responsible source capable of providing these specialized medical devices.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the marketplace of the VA's intent to award a sole source contract to Spectrum Medical while providing an opportunity for other potential sources to demonstrate their capability to compete. Interested parties must submit their responses by 4:00 PM Central Time on June 20, 2025, to be considered. Contractors seeking to respond must provide comprehensive evidence of their competitive advantages, including detailed business information such as business size, socio-economic status, registration in both SAM and VetBiz registries, and an authorization letter from Spectrum Medical confirming their ability to provide the required equipment. The notice emphasizes that this is for informational purposes only and that no award will be made based on quotes or offers received in response to this notice. The procurement involves complex medical equipment including frames, modules, mounting systems, accessories, sensor kits, and cables that are critical for cardiothoracic surgery operations.