Posey Sitter on Cue Alarms
Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability
Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (3600) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6515 | Last Modified: 05/10/2024
Procurement Summary
The Posey sitter on cue alarm is a small device that detects when a potential fall risk patient stands and moves without being assisted by nursing staff. This system is able to notify nursing staff when a patient needs assistance. These items are needed to ensure patient safety and to help with fall prevention. The VA intends to procure a quantity of fifty-five (55) alarms and associated cabling.
Waiver Rationale Summary
Solicitation 36C25524Q0111 was posted on SAM.gov as a brand name only, competitive small business set aside for fifty-five (55) Tidi/Posey Sitter on Cue fall alarms for the Harry S. Truman Medical Center in Columbia, MO. A brand name only competitive small business set aside was utilized because the Posey Sitter on Cue fall alarms are the only alarms compatible with existing systems and inventory at the medical center. Based on market research, and the results of the competition, these items are not domestically available, therefore, a waiver is required.
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Consistent with Policy
MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
05/01/2024
36C25524Q0111
36C25524Q0111
Post-solicitation
Instant Delivery Only
Individual Waiver
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF