Tucson CMOP ELECTRODE PAD EARCLIP ASEEP
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a contract to ELECTROMEDICAL PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. for ELECTRODE PAD, EARCLIP AS#EEP (XJ196) for the Tucson CMOP facility. The award, valued at $37,050.00, was made on March 12, 2026, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
This award covers the provision of a specific brand-name medical/surgical item: ELECTRODE PAD, EARCLIP AS#EEP (XJ196), manufactured by Alpha-Stim. These self-adhesive felt electrode pads are essential for use with Alpha-Stim M and Alpha-Stim AID stimulators, as prescribed by VA Physicians at the Tucson Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP). The requirement was for 3900 units, with a delivery timeframe of 10 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO) and expiration dates of no less than one year from delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Awardee: ELECTROMEDICAL PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Award Amount: $37,050.00
- Award Date: March 12, 2026
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Solicitation Number: 36C77026Q0063
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 325413 (In-vitro diagnostic substance manufacturing)
- PSC: 6515 (Medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies)
Evaluation & Justification
The contract was awarded following a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process, which included evaluation factors such as Technical, Past Performance, Delivery, and Price. Market research identified the need for this specific brand-name item, and while no domestic small business manufacturers were found, the acquisition was set aside for small businesses as the Non-Manufacturer Rule did not apply. Vendors were required to provide OEM authorization and comply with Buy American Act provisions.
Contracting Office
Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 15 Contracting Ofc - CMOP Point of Contact: Sarah Fry (sarah.fry2@va.gov, 913-758-9935)