6640--Perfusion Cell Saver Lease and Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 is soliciting quotes for a firm-fixed-price contract to provide Intra-Operative Non-Cardiac Autotransfusion Professional services and a leased Cell Saver Machine, specifically a LivaNova Xtra ATS System or equal, for the VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System in Reno, Nevada. The scope of work includes providing a credentialed auto-transfusionist for surgical cases where significant blood loss is expected, with an estimated annual volume of four to six cases. The contract includes a base year running from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027, with four subsequent option years extending through October 31, 2031. This solicitation is a HUBZONE Small business set-aside and is open to the open market as a brand name or equal requirement. Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of technical capabilities, delivery and training timelines, price reasonableness, and the offeror's status as an OEM or authorized distributor. Additional credit is provided for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Technical requirements specify that equipment must meet Class I, Type B electrical safety standards and adhere to strict clinical parameters for blood temperature, suction levels, and hematocrit ranges. Offerors must submit their quotes via email to the designated Contract Specialist by October 20, 2026. Required documentation includes the offeror's Unique Entity Identifier, proof of OEM authorization if acting as a distributor, and a completed price schedule. The contractor is also required to maintain identity theft insurance with 20,000 dollars in coverage and comply with strict federal security and confidentiality regulations regarding unclassified information technology resources and Controlled Unclassified Information.