SAM #36C25726Q0772

Sole Source Procurement of MRidium MRI Infusion Pump and Maintenance for VA

This notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, announces a planned sole source procurement for MRI-compatible infusion equipment and maintenance. - Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17 - Sole source procurement to IRadimed Corporation - Products requested: - MRidium 3860 Plus MRI IV Infusion Pump (1 unit) - DERS Library (1 unit) - MRidium Annual Maintenance Agreement (1 unit) - IRadimed is the only manufacturer and seller of the MRidium MRI Infusion pump system - MRidium 3860 is described as the only non-magnetic MRI compatible infusion pump available - Firm-fixed price contract - Other vendors may submit capability statements within 7 days if they can provide comparable products or services - Includes both equipment and annual maintenance services - Commercial opportunity for MRI-compatible infusion pump manufacturers and maintenance providers

Description

Special Notice Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, intends to place a firm-fixed priced order with IRadimed Corporation for the procurement of the following items:

0001: MRidium 3860 Plus MRI IV Infusion Pump
0002: DERS Library
0003: MRidium Annual Maintenance Agreement

The proposed sole source procurement will be made by an open market pricing agreement with IRadimed Corporation.

The IRadimed Corporation provided a sole source letter stating that they are the sole manufacturer and seller of the MRidium MRI Infusion pump system, accessories and parts. The letter states that the MRidium 3860 MRI Infusion pump is the only non-magnetic MRI compatible infusion pump on the market.

This notice is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals. No contract will be awarded based on offers received in response to this notice; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Proposals or offers received will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the government. If no affirmative written response is received within 7 days from the publication of this notice, a contract or order will be issued to IRadimed Corporation without any further notice.

The anticipated statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for the requirement is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by RFO 6.103-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

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