NX EQ Pacemakers Cardiac External

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) is conducting market research to identify sources for external cardiac pacemakers to support the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program. This notice focuses on Medtronic Model 5392 and Model 53401 units, or equivalent devices, for clinical use across the national healthcare system. The VA is assessing vendor capacity to maintain an uninterrupted supply of these medical devices nationwide. The anticipated contract structure is a single-award Requirements Contract with a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. This research phase will help determine the acquisition strategy and potential set-asides, specifically verifying the availability of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) under NAICS code 334510. Submissions require capability statements, technical documentation mapping product features to salient characteristics, and proof of authorized distribution status. The requirement focuses on Medtronic Model 5392 and Model 53401 units or equivalent devices meeting specific technical benchmarks. The requirement uses Medtronic Model 5392 and Model 53401 as the brand-name baseline, though equivalent products meeting salient characteristics will be considered.