6515--CardioQuip i-series Cooler-Heater
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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 VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center intends to issue RFQ 36C25226Q0503 for the procurement of CardioQuip i-series Cooler-Heater units for the Clement J. Zablocki VAMC in Milwaukee, WI. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price acquisition for three replacement heater-cooler units essential for cardiothoracic surgical procedures. The acquisition is unrestricted, with a NAICS code of 339112. Offers are due by June 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks to replace end-of-life heater-cooler units in the Operating Rooms. Key deliverables include:
- Two (2) CardioQuip MCH-1000(i) units featuring 35L water capacity, communications module (RS-232 and ethernet), refrigeration module for ice-making, airflow redirection hood, cardioplegia shared channel, maximum flow rate of 20/14 lpm, quick-connect water connections, temperature control (0-42°C with +/- 0.5°C accuracy), touchscreen controls, and specific dripless tubing sets (MCH-10DAM and MCH-10D90 or equivalent).
- One (1) CardioQuip MCH-1000(m) unit with 9L water capacity, communications module, thermoelectric cooling module and lid, specific dripless tubing set (MCH-11DAM or equivalent), maximum flow rate of 20/14 lpm, quick-connect water connections, temperature control (0-42°C with +/- 0.5°C accuracy), and touchscreen controls.
- Delivery and installation of all units.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price contract, conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (NAICS 339112, Size Standard: 1000 Employees).
- Delivery: Required within 60 days of award.
- Place of Performance: Clement J. Zablocki VAMC, Milwaukee, WI.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: June 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT.
- Submission Method: All quotes must be sent via email to mack.taylor2@va.gov.
- Requirements: Offerors must provide an itemized quote and sufficient technical supporting documentation to confirm compliance with solicitation requirements. Brand Name or Equal: CardioQuip i-series.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer.
Additional Notes
This is a Presolicitation notice. Telephone calls will not be accepted. Delivery and installation will be scheduled after contacting the COR. Invoices must be submitted electronically via Tungsten Network. No C&A requirements apply.