6515--SCOPE BUDDY PLUS (Brand Name or Equal)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically the Veterans Integrated Service Network 8, is seeking to procure twelve Scope Buddy Plus devices for the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. The solicitation (Number 36C24825Q0461) requires vendors to provide new, non-refurbished medical processing equipment with specific technical capabilities, including disposable 24-hour tubing, exterior pump head, scanning gun for tracking, automatic detergent dosing, dual temperature probes, and LCD touch screen functionality. Vendors must submit comprehensive quotes by March 18, 2025, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time, which must include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number, small business status, an authorized distributor letter, and supporting pricing documentation. The government will evaluate quotes based on technical capability, delivery parameters, and price to determine the best value for the agency. All potential vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS), with any questions required to be submitted by March 17, 2025, at noon Eastern Time.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a strict requirement that no more than 50% of the contract amount can be paid to non-Veterans-Owned Small Businesses. The procurement falls under North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 334510 for Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing and Product Service Code 6515 for Medical and Surgical Instruments. The place of performance is located at 1601 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, specifically within the Biomed Department, with delivery expected during standard business hours (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST, Monday-Friday). While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates a requirement for twelve Scope Buddy Plus units (Manufacturer Part Number SBP1000). Vendors must submit quotes on an ALL or NONE basis, ensuring comprehensive fulfillment of the medical center's specific equipment needs.