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VA-244-09-RQ-0410Federal

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The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System is seeking to negotiate a sole source contract with American Medical Depot for two NIM Response 3.0 Systems, including carts and printers, designed to accurately monitor anesthesia medication levels during surgeries. This specific nerve monitoring equipment is unique in its capability to function fully during bipolar cautery, integrate electrical drill stimulation, provide artifact detection to reduce noise interference, and offer adjustable stimulation levels with documentation of the patient’s EMG activity across multiple channels. These features are critical to ensuring precise intraoperative monitoring and patient safety. Although this is not a solicitation for competitive bids, the VA invites vendors to submit written notifications by a specified deadline if they can demonstrate an alternative product that meets all the outlined technical and functional requirements. Such submissions must comprehensively describe the alternative equipment's specifications and capabilities. Upon review, the Contracting Officer will decide whether to open the procurement to competition or continue with sole source negotiations. The contract work is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

General Info

VA Pittsburgh seeks sole source contract with American Medical Depot for advanced nerve monitoring systems.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

NAICS

423450 - Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

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PostedSep 1

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

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OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive C, Pittsburgh, PA 15240 intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with American Medical Depot for two (2) NIM Response 3.0 Systems with carts and printers. This item is required to determine the proper amount of anesthesia medications during surgical procedures. This particular model is the only nerve monitor that fully enables monitoring during bipolar cautery; stim bur capability, combining electric drill with stimulation; artifact detection software to help eliminate noise; incrementing probe capability that allows surgeon to adjust stimulus levels, documents patient's EMG activity and provides four to eight channels for monitoring. This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Vendors who wish to identify their interest and ability to provide an alternative item that will meet all the capabilities and functionality described above may notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, no later than September 8, 20098 at 12 noon. Such notification must include a complete description of the equipment that is required including narrative and capabilities as described above. Responses may be e-mailed to contact@example.gov or mailed to Jennifer Hedge, Contract Specialist, (90C-H), VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Upon receipt of any such notifications, the Contracting Officer will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with sole source negotiations.