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6515--Pneumatic Compression
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The Department of Veterans Affairs Philadelphia VA Medical Center is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of supplying 100 new pneumatic compression pumps intended for inpatient and operating room use to prevent venous thromboembolism in Veterans. This notice requests detailed information from interested parties, including company and contact details, size and classification, government contract holdings, and compliance with the nonmanufacturer rule. Respondents must clarify whether they are manufacturers, authorized distributors, or resellers, and describe any modifications made to the equipment. Feedback on the provided Statement of Need and salient characteristics is also solicited to ensure vendor capabilities align with the requirements. Responses should be submitted via email by June 3, 2026, and must contain substantive capability information rather than generic marketing materials. The requirements specify that the pneumatic compression pumps must include features such as a backlit digital display with large icons, animated alerts, ability to pause therapy with accurate time tracking, sensing technology for patient presence, and noise-reducing housing. The devices must support circumferential gradient sleeves, resist water splashes, have adjustable hanging hooks, and be compatible with hospital-grade cleaning supplies. Delivery will take place Monday through Friday during standard business hours, excluding Federal holidays, and the vendor must provide staff training along with operational and maintenance manuals. The Kendall SCD Smartflow Device is noted only as an example, with no brand preference implied. This notice is solely for market research and does not constitute a solicitation or offer to form a binding contract.
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Department of Veterans Affairs Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, USASet-Aside
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Please include the following information in your response: Company name Address Contact person name, phone number, and email address UEI # Business size/classification/type (i.e. 8a, Hubzone, SDVOSB, VOSB, etc.) FSS/eCAT/SAC/NAC/NASA SEWP or any other Government held contract, if applicable provide the number. NAICS: 339112 Size Standard: 1000 Employees
Please answer the following questions: Provide the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), country of origin, and all manufacturer part # s for any equipment proposed. Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or equivalent solution to the above items? If not, can you provide additional information, as shown below? This confirms compliance with the nonmanufacturer rule IAW 13 CFR 121.406(b) Nonmanufacturers. If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter, assemble, or modify the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is changed, assembled, or modified. If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, Point of Contact, and size status (if available). Please review salient characteristics within the Statement of Need and provide feedback or suggestions relevant to vendor s capabilities.
Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall be submitted directly via email to jefferson.mann@va.gov. Responses that only include generic marketing material and do not provide for capability to meet requirements may not be considered. Responses must be received no later than 6:00 am (noon) ET, 06/03/2026. No solicitation document is available at this time. This notice is simply for Market Research Purposes Only. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. The VA will not reimburse any potential contractors for any costs associated with this Sources Sought Notice.
Statement of Need Pneumatic Compression Pumps Department of Veterans Affairs Corporal Michael J Crescenz VA Medical Center 3900 Woodland Ave Philadelphia PA 19106
Requirement: Philadelphia VA Medical Center (VAMC) requires 100 Pneumatic Compression Pumps for use in inpatient units and operating rooms to support prevention of venous thromboembolism.
Scope of Work: These pneumatic compression devices shall be utilized to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients with limited mobility, including post-operative, surgical, and medically compromised Veterans receiving inpatient care.
Deliverables: 100 New pneumatic compression pumps meeting minimum salient characteristics Staff training in consistent and proper use of the equipment All operational and maintenance manuals for equipment Delivery shall occur Monday-Friday, excluding Federal Holidays between 7am-2pm ET.
The Kendall SCD Smartflow Device is provided as an example for salient characteristics only; no brand-name requirement is intended.
Salient Characteristics: Backlit digital display with large icons and color LCD screen for ease of visibility Backup buttons to pause therapy if needed Animated alerts to show errors and provide troubleshooting guidance Housing with soft overmold and built-in vibration dampeners for quiet operation Ability to pause therapy- while ensuring therapy time is properly measured Must detect vascular refill rates and automatically adjust cycle times to patient venous refill rates at least every 30 minutes Ability to detect patient s presence through sensing technology and sound alarm when machine is disconnected Ability to automatically detect if therapy is being applied Ability to display and record therapy times as well as non-therapy times Ability to store multiple days of monitoring records Must include circumferential gradient sleeves for increased blood flow to alleviate pain and swelling Housing with soft overmold and built-in vibration dampeners to promote whisper-quiet operation. Pump shall resist splashes of water Casing includes adjustable hanging bed hook Device shall be compatible with hospital-grade cleaning supplies
