65--Alaris Pump and Modules

The VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno plans to enter into a sole source contract with CareFusion BD for the procurement of Alaris PC unit infusion pumps and related modules. These products are proprietary to CareFusion BD, and the agency is invoking a sole source justification under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), which states that only one responsible source can meet the agency’s specific requirements. This procurement will not be competitively solicited; however, the agency allows any other firm claiming the ability to provide an equivalent product to submit written notifications with supporting evidence by August 31, 2018. These submissions are for the government’s determination on whether a competitive process is necessary, and no phone responses or costs reimbursements will be accepted. Responses must be submitted via email to the designated contract specialist. This procurement action, titled “65--Alaris Pump and Modules,” is identified by solicitation number 36C26118Q9562 and falls under NAICS code 339113. The contract office managing this action is the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contract Office 21, located in Mather, California. The determination on proceeding without competition is at the full discretion of the government based on the evidence submitted, ensuring that only the proprietary CareFusion BD equipment meets the specific technical and performance requirements of the infusion pump system needed by the VACCHCS Fresno.