6515--Rapid Infuser

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking to procure a Belmont Rapid Infuser RI-2 120V, capable of delivering 750 ML/MIN, with specific technical requirements including bubble-free delivery, input/output temperature probes, touchscreen display, internal rechargeable battery, and defibrillation-proof functionality. The solicitation (Number 36C26225Q0795) is structured as a Request for Quote (RFQ) with quotes to be submitted electronically to Carlo Manuel by April 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM PST. Vendors must provide an Authorized Distributor Letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer within the last 90 days. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced, responsive, and responsible offeror who meets all salient characteristics. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical compliance, pricing, and the vendor's ability to demonstrate full alignment with the specified product requirements.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS Code 339112, targeting medical and surgical instrument manufacturing. The place of performance is the VA Tucson Healthcare System located at 3601 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85723. Successful vendors must commit to delivering the Rapid Infuser within 30 days of contract award. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the procurement is focused on a single medical device with precise technical specifications. The solicitation is being managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office in Long Beach, California, with Carlo Manuel serving as the primary point of contact. Interested vendors must carefully review the full solicitation documents to ensure complete compliance with all technical and administrative requirements.