6515--2008T HD SYSTEM

The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Fresenius, a large business manufacturer, for the procurement of upgraded hemodialysis machines. Specifically, the contract covers the Fresenius 2008T HD system CDX with Bibag, Bluestar, and CLiC, which is an enhanced version of the 2008T models already in use at the Medical Center’s Renal Dialysis Units. Due to this being a direct upgrade of existing equipment, the procurement is limited to a single source in accordance with FAR regulations, as no alternative supplies meet the agency’s requirements. The contract will fall under NAICS code 334510, relating to the manufacturing of electronic equipment. The purchase order will support the Department of Veterans Affairs Seattle Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Puget Sound Healthcare System, located in Seattle, Washington. The anticipated award date is January 27, 2021, and the contracting office responsible is based in Vancouver, Washington. This notice serves to publicize the sole source action under FAR guidelines but is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. No requests for proposals will be issued, and any market input received will be used solely for planning purposes with no reimbursement provided for submitted information. The point of contact for this procurement is Contracting Officer Robert Hamilton, who can be reached via email or phone.