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Market Research for Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Circulatory Assist Units at William Beaumont Army Medical Center

The Department of the Army, through the Medical Readiness Contracting Officer-West (MRCO-W) and William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC), is conducting market research for the supply and installation of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Circulatory Assist Units at WBAMC, Fort Bliss, Texas. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army, US Army Health Contracting Activity, Medical Readiness Contracting Officer-West (MRCO-W) - William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC), Department of Cardiology - Products/Services Requested: - Two (2) FDA-approved Intra-Aortic Balloon Circulatory Assist Units for adult cardiovascular procedures - Portable, stand-alone devices with automatic/manual modes - High-resolution color touch screens, multiple alarms, backup batteries, helium cylinders, print capabilities, and history log - Must include balloon volume and timing adjustments - Delivery required within 45 days of contract award - Installation at WBAMC, Fort Bliss, Texas - Onsite training for clinical staff and two clinical engineers (includes hands-on practice and offsite tuition for engineers) - Installation by an authorized OEM installer, including removal of packaging and safety briefings - Warranty and initial TMDE equipment must be provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Seller must be an authorized dealer - Units must be FDA-approved for adult use - Onsite training for both clinical and engineering staff is mandatory - Delivery and installation at a federal medical facility (WBAMC, Fort Bliss, TX) - No specific OEMs or part numbers are named in the notice - This is a sources sought/market research notice, not a formal solicitation

Description

The Medical Readiness Contracting Officer- W (MRCO-W) is issuing this Sources Sought Notice on behalf of William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) to find potential sources to provide two (2) Intra-Aortic Balloons Circulatory Assist Units.

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT – This is a Sources Sought Notice and is issued SOLELY FOR MARKET RESEARCH AND PLANNING PURPOSES . This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future.  Solicitations are not available at this time and requests for a solicitation will not receive a response.  This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.  All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government.  Not responding to this Sources Sought Notice does not preclude participation in any future Request for Quote (RFQ), should one be issued.  It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

The Government will use responses to this notice in formulating its acquisition strategy. If the Government does not receive sufficient information in response to this notice to verify the potential for competition exists, it is possible that a sole-source contract, supported by a Justification and Approval document, will be issued to support the Government's requirement.  MRCO-W is seeking the following information (please answer paragraphs below with your response):

Company name, Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, and point of contact information (including phone number and email address), and socio-economic category(ies) as related to 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. Capability Statement (limited to ten pages), describing how your company meets the requirements of the salient characteristics (attached) and additional proof (such as product literature and locations where a system is currently installed) where appropriate. Overview of the Requirement: Intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) are temporary mechanical counterpulsation devices used to manage life-threatening cardiac failures. By inflating in the aorta during diastole and deflating during systole, they decrease left ventricular afterload (reducing myocardial workload) and increase coronary and cerebral blood flow. These systems consist of a catheter, a pneumatic console, and monitoring tools. Two IABP’s are needed at WBAMC.

The response due date for this Sources Sought Notice is 08:00 AM MST, 20 April 2026.  All questions and comments regarding this announcement shall be submitted via e-mail to the below POC(s).

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