Brand Name or equal to Portable Suction Pumps

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 is conducting market research to identify small business manufacturers or distributors of portable suction pumps. Specifically, the agency is seeking vendors capable of supplying 20 portable suction units that match the specifications of the Allied Medical Supply, Inc. model CESS-7397-00. The units must meet precise technical requirements, including dimensions of 16.8" x 7.5" x 9.4", a vacuum range of 25-550 mm Hg, vacuum flow greater than 30 lpm, and AC operation at 110-230 volts. The solicitation (Number 36C24225Q0690) is focused on gathering information about potential small business vendors classified under NAICS code 339114 for Dental Equipment and Supplies. Interested firms must email their submission to Sanchez.Reid@va.gov by June 11, 2025, at 14:00 PM EST, providing comprehensive company details, socio-economic category, and contact information.

The procurement is not set aside for any specific socio-economic category beyond small businesses, and the notice represents a market research initiative rather than a formal solicitation. Delivery of the equipment will be to the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System's Castle Point and Montrose Campus in Montrose, NY, with a strict requirement that only new equipment will be accepted. While no specific award value is disclosed in the document, the procurement involves 20 portable suction units with precise technical specifications. The government emphasizes that this sources sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to purchase. Vendors are encouraged to carefully review the technical requirements and ensure their ability to meet the specified performance parameters for the portable suction pumps.