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Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Healthcare System, NCO 10 intends to negotiate a sole source delivery order under FAR Part 8. The VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI will be purchasing defibrillators on FSS in accordance with FAR 8 as a SDVOSB sole source since the NAICS 334510 is on the NMR waiver list. However, the purchase will include the following open market items:

R Series ALS Defibrillator
CaseReview Subscription
X Series Carry Case, Premium
Base Deployment Setup
CPR Uni-padz Universal Electrodes
Defib Dashboard Subscription
Paper, Thermal, BPA Free
TRAINING BLS PACKAGE
CPR Training Kit

In accordance with FAR 8.402(f), it is allowable to add open market items to a FSS delivery order if it meets the requirements under this section. This is the notice to the GPE for the open market portion that will be included in the sole source FAR 8 award.

The Zoll R Series defibrillators have the following required features:
Integrated Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) guidance regarding compressions without adding extra components which minimizes the risk of losing extra parts.
Capability of resuscitation/CPR performance monitoring via defibrillator and/or compatible electrodes through audio and visual advisory indicators, warnings, prompts and feedback. Real-time audio/visual feedback for depth, rate, and chest recoil is possible with use of One Step CPR electrodes (pads). This feature confirms high-quality CPR is being delivered by medical staff during cardiac resuscitation to ensure our patients the best patient outcome post cardiac arrest.
External pacing (non-invasive): Seamless multi-functional use without the need for additional electrodes or cables. This can be accomplished with the One Step Complete pads & One Step therapy cable without requiring additional leads or wires.
Wireless System that automatically communicates defibrillator equipment status back to biomedical engineering through a FIPS 140.2 wireless network in accordance with VHA Directive 6550. Vendor has a FIPs 140.2 certificate in accordance with VA Directive 6550. The defibrillators will be able to work on the VA network environment. The capability enables the VA to provide data in real time and directly improves patient care.
FIPs 140.2 certification that meets the VHA encryption requirements. FIPS compliance is approved at the national level to work with VA systems.

The associated NAICS code for this procurement is 334510. The vendor will be After Action Medical and Dental Supply, LLC, 4444 Decatur Blvd. Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46241.
A firm fixed price Delivery Order with no option years is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, April 3, 2023.

Kellie Konopinski
Contracting Officer
(734) 222-4330
Kellie.Konopinski@va.gov

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