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66--MiniVent Ventilator

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VA24910RQ0133Federal

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The Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky plans to enter into a sole source contract with Harvard Apparatus to supply a Mini-Ventilator along with tubing and a connector kit for use in research laboratories. The procurement falls under NAICS code 423450, with a size standard of 100 employees, and is justified as a sole source acquisition under 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 due to Harvard Apparatus being the manufacturer and deemed the best value provider. The Mini-Ventilator is designed for use with animals requiring specific tidal volumes and ventilation rates, featuring attributes such as simple stroke volume adjustment, a valveless piston pump, minimal instrument dead space, compact construction, low noise and vibration, and the capability to handle multiple selectable gas mixtures. Although this is a sole source procurement, the VA has invited other firms to submit written notifications of their capability to provide an equivalent Mini-Ventilator by a specified deadline. Interested parties are required to provide evidence demonstrating their ability to meet the technical specifications, including tidal volume range, ventilation rate, and multi-gas adaptability. No solicitation documents are available, and responses must be directed via email to the designated contracting officer. The government retains sole discretion to decide whether to proceed with the sole source contract or to open competition based on any responses received. If no competing offers are submitted, the VA will continue negotiations solely with Harvard Apparatus.

General Info

VA plans sole source contract with Harvard Apparatus for Mini-Ventilator, inviting competing offers.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249)

NAICS

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

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PostedSep 10

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249)

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeMURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249)

Office AddressMURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Harvard Apparatus to furnish a Mini-Ventilator with tubing and connector kit to vaporize the Mini-Ventilator for use in the Research laboratories. NAICS code 423450 is applicable to this requirement, with a size standard of 100 employees. The government believes that Harvard Apparatus, as the manufacturer of the mini ventilator can provide the best value in pricing for this item. This is a sole source procurement utilizing 41 U.S.C 253 (c) (1) and Other than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1). This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes; however, any firm that believes it can provide this requirement may give written notification to the Contracting Officer, no later than 4:00pm, September 27, 2010. Interested offerors must provide supporting evidence of ability to provide the Mini Ventilator For Mice or equal, whose salient qualities are characterized by use for any animal (e.g. birds and perinatal rats) which require tidal volumes in the range from 30 to 350 ul; ventilation rate from 60 to 400 breaths/minute; simple adjustment of stroke volume while running; valveless piston pump; very small instrument/circuit dead space volume; compact construction; no vibrations, very low noise; a multi-gas inlet adapter for alternate gas mixtures with the capability for multible selectable gas mixtures (i.e., hypoxic, anesthetic, etc) Send statement of capability and supporting evidence to Roxie Ann Keese via email at contact@example.gov. There are no solicitation documents available and requests will not be honored via telephone. Responses received will be evaluated; however; a determination by the Government to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, VA will proceed with the sole source negotiation to Harvard Apparatus .