Reviewed

Xavant STIMPOD NMS450X Nerve Stimulator and Monitor

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (3600) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6515 | Last Modified: 10/07/2024

Procurement Summary

VHA RPO-C (NCO12) intends to procure STIMPOD NMS450X Nerve Stimulators, monitors, and IV pole mounts for the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. This will be a sole source procurement to the Bell Medical Inc. The items are manufactured in South Africa. No equivalent domestic items were discovered during market research. This procurement is subject to FAR 52.225-1 (Buy American-Supplies).

Waiver Rationale Summary

Only one source is capable of providing the equipment required to meet the minimum needs of the Government. Market research indicates there are no comparable items. This is a sole source procurement where the required items are manufactured in South Africa. A single source justification in accordance with FAR 13.106-1 has been approved for this procurement. The VA intends on making a sole source award to Bell Medical Inc. (a small business), the sole U.S. distributor of the Xavant Technology products.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing

Date Submitted

09/27/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

36C24524Q0557

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF