6640--*Special* LABORIE UNISENSOR MANOMETRY CATHETER

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically the VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center, is seeking to procure Laborie Unisensor Manometry Catheters for the Clement J. Zablocki VAMC in Hines, IL. The procurement will be conducted as a Request for Quote (RFQ 36C25225Q0143) under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a focus on firm-fixed price contracting. Potential offerors must submit an itemized quote accompanied by comprehensive technical supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance with solicitation requirements. The evaluation will prioritize technical documentation that proves the quoted items meet all specified requirements. Quotes are due by December 19, 2024, at 12:00 PM Central Time, and must be submitted via email to Mack Taylor at mack.taylor2@va.gov, with telephone inquiries explicitly prohibited.

The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), which will limit competition to small business entities. The procurement falls under Product Service Code 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies, indicating a specialized medical equipment acquisition. While specific award values are not disclosed in the presolicitation notice, the firm-fixed price structure suggests a focused, targeted procurement. The geographical scope is limited to the Clement J. Zablocki VAMC in Hines, IL, which implies a potentially localized or regional contract. The December 19, 2024 submission deadline indicates the VA is planning for near-term procurement of these specialized medical diagnostic catheters, with an anticipated quick turnaround for contract award and implementation.