The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c) (1) FAR 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a Single Source to Baxter Healthcare Corporation located at 1 Baxter PKWY, Deerfield, IL 60015 under unusual and compelling urgency. The VA St. Louis Health Care System is in need of new continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) systems. CRRT is the preferred modality for treating critically ill patients with acute kidney injury (AKI). The number of patients presenting with AKI is expected to increase due to the spread of COVID-19 and our current units are already due for replacement. Therefore, they must be replaced to ensure our capacity to treat patients with AKI is not exceeded. This document highlights the technical specifications and services being requested by the facility for consideration towards purchase of this equipment. Equipment Description and Requirements: Three (3) CRRT Units Description: System for providing renal support for patients with acute kidney injury. Requirements: Touchscreen interface Color coded scales Auto-effluent drain Blood warming capability Fluid level sensor Ability to save customized prescription settings Accurate, efficient, and easy to use. The place of performance is for the St. Louis VAMC 915 North Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63106. The NAICS code is 339113 (Surgical Appliance 7 Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees. This action will result in a Firm-Fixed Price contract as a one-time purchase. This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted. The point of contact for this action is Contract Specialist Jeanine Wallace, who can be reached at [email protected]. The Network Contracting Office 15 address is: VA Heartland Network 15, Network Business Office, Contracting Office, 3450 South. 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048.

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