6515--Thopaz Drainage System
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24825Q0896
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Points of contact
-
- Marcus Lewis marcus.lewis@va.gov (813) 940-0316
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source contract to Medela LLC for the procurement of the Thopaz Digital Chest Drainage and Monitoring System. This specialized medical equipment is required for the Operation Room Department at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Florida. The procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b), which permits sole-source awards when supplies or services are available from only one responsible source due to their unique or highly specialized nature. The contract will be structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement with an anticipated performance period of 30 days after receipt of order. The requirement falls under NAICS code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the contracting community of the VA's determination that only one source can provide the required digital chest drainage and monitoring system that meets their specific clinical requirements for post-operative thoracic patients. While this is not a competitive solicitation, interested parties may submit capabilities statements demonstrating their ability to fulfill the government's requirements by the deadline of June 23, 2025. All responses must be submitted in writing via email to Marcus.Lewis2@va.gov, with no telephone inquiries accepted. The system must provide continuous, objective measurement of air leaks and fluid drainage, be user-friendly, portable, lightweight, and capable of operating independently for at least four hours when fully charged. Companies wishing to challenge the sole-source determination must provide compelling evidence by a preponderance of the evidence that they can meet all specified requirements for the digital chest drainage system at the Tampa facility.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to [Medela LLC] for the procurement of [THOPAZ DIGITAL CHEST DRAINAGE AND MONITORING SYSTEM]. This requirement is for the Operation Room Department at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, located at 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612.
The proposed contract action is conducted pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b), which authorizes sole source awards when the supplies or services required are available from only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements due to their unique or highly specialized nature. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is [339112], with a corresponding small business size standard of [1,000] employees.
A sole source justification, as required by regulation, has been executed and is on file. The anticipated period of performance for this contract is [30 Days ARO].
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations; no solicitation will be issued. The Government has determined that only one source is capable of providing the required supplies/services. However, interested parties may submit a capabilities statement that demonstrates, by a preponderance of the evidence, their ability to fulfill the Government s requirement for [DIGITAL CHEST DRAINAGE AND MONITORING SYSTEM] at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital. All responses must clearly articulate how the interested party is able to meet the Government s needs.
Responses must be received no later than [6/23/2025]. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. All questions or submissions must be made in writing and directed via email to Marcus.Lewis2@va.gov.
The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in response to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24825Q0896.docx | DOCX document | |
| P09 Statement of Need THOPAZ CHEST DRAINAGE SYSTEM.pdf |
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