65--Blood Parameter Monitor w/ 500A and Hct/Sat probe

The VA Palo Alto Healthcare System plans to enter into a sole source contract with Terumo Cardiovascular Group to procure a Terumo CDI Blood Parameter Monitor 500AHCT. This specific model is required because it is the only one that meets the VA's minimum compatibility standards with the existing Terumo monitoring equipment used by their cardiothoracic team. The contract will be awarded without competitive solicitation under FAR 6.302-1, which permits sole source awards when only one responsible source is available to fulfill the agency's requirements. Although this is not a request for competitive quotes, any interested firm that believes it can supply an equivalent product must submit detailed written evidence of their capability by September 13, 2018, for the government's consideration. The notice emphasizes that the government's decision to proceed without competition is discretionary and based on any responses received. Submissions must be emailed to the designated contract specialist, with no phone inquiries accepted, and the government will not reimburse any costs associated with providing capability statements. The contract falls under NAICS code 334510 and is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contract Office 21 in Mather, California. This action supports the continued use and integration of compatible blood parameter monitoring technology critical to the healthcare services provided at the VA facility.