6515--614-26-2-560-0116 - Zoll AEDs BLS Equipment (Nursing) (VA-26-00051306)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the 249-Network Contract Office 9, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for ZOLL Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for Basic Life Support (BLS) at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VAMC in Memphis, TN. The VA intends to award a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) order to After Action Dental Supply LLC to replace existing end-of-life defibrillator units. This action is justified under FAR 8.405-6 due to the unique and proprietary characteristics of the required supplies, ensuring compatibility with current systems and avoiding operational disruption.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for ZOLL AEDs for BLS. These devices are crucial for emergency response operations, providing immediate defibrillation treatment during sudden cardiac arrest events. The new equipment must be fully compatible with the facility's existing ZOLL defibrillator platform, including accessories, batteries, electrode pads, and biomedical equipment management systems. This ensures seamless integration, avoids the need for staff retraining, and prevents additional costs associated with switching manufacturers.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (categorized as Sources Sought)
- Intended Awardee: After Action Dental Supply LLC
- Contract Vehicle: Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Order under Contract 36F79724D0071
- Justification: FAR 8.405-6 (Unique or Proprietary Characteristics)
- NAICS Code: 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source action)
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties capable of providing the required ZOLL AEDs that are fully compatible with the existing systems may identify their interest and capability. Responses must include sufficient technical documentation to demonstrate this compatibility.
Deadlines & Contact
- Responses Due: April 9, 2025, by 11:59 PM CST
- Submission Method: Email to mario.russell@va.gov
- Primary Contact: Mario Russell, Contract Specialist (mario.russell@va.gov, 615-226-6774)