W065--Sole Source Notice to KCI Wound VAC Rental Lease for a BPA Base Plus 4 Option Years

The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a special notice regarding its intent to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement for the rental and lease of KCI Wound VAC systems at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. This requirement supports a continuing need for negative pressure wound therapy used in inpatient care for veterans with various clinical procedures and risk factors. The facility intends to maintain eight units on-site at all times, with additional units ordered as needed to manage wounds and prevent life-threatening infections.

The contractor will provide negative pressure wound therapy systems, including the wound vacuum pumps, within prescribed turnaround times to the Logistics department for distribution throughout the medical center’s inpatient areas. This procurement is classified under NAICS 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and PSC W065 for Lease or Rental of Equipment- Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies. The proposed agreement includes a base year plus four option years of performance.

Identified under solicitation number 36C24524A0014, this notice was published on February 23, 2024, with a response deadline of March 4, 2024. The point of contact for this requirement is Joseph Krupa. Documentation associated with this notice includes a redacted justification for limiting sources and a supplementary Word document.