SAM.GOVDue: May 14, 2025 at 06:00 PM UTCIn-ActiveSpecial NoticeSource Url
Summary
The opportunity titled '6515--Intent to sole source Altrix Warming/Cooling Blankets' is a special notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contract Office 9. This procurement is intended to be sole sourced to Stryker Corporation, which is the only authorized provider of the Altrix cooling blankets necessary for the Altrix system. The blankets are proprietary to Stryker, and any third-party vendor would void warranties and guarantees associated with the equipment. The notice indicates that while this is not a request for competitive quotes, interested parties may express their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting quotations by the specified deadline. Contractors with experience in medical equipment and proprietary systems, particularly those familiar with Stryker products, may find this opportunity relevant, although competition is not anticipated due to the sole source nature of the procurement.
Description
The requirement will be sole sourced to STRYKER CORP, 6201 SPRINKLE ROAD, Portage, MI 49002. STRYKER CORP will provide cooling blankets for the Altrix system. STRYKER CORP is the only source for required Altrix cooling blankets. The vendor has proprietary equipment that is not offered or authoriz