6515--NX EQ Automated Cardiac Resuscitators (VA-26-00023098)

ing requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.� Solicitation number 36C10X26Q0054 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06, dated 01 October 2025.� Requirement Description:� VA has a requirement to purchase Automated Cardiac Resuscitators to deliver patient care to its VA Medical Centers around the country. Automated Cardiac Resuscitators are used for automated chest compressions; at the same time, they re used as a substitute for manual external cardiac compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). They deliver a consistent applied force and rate of compression designed to relieve rescuers of the exhausting effort of sustained chest compressions and to free them to more effectively manage resuscitation activities when used appropriately. They are designed to artificially produce blood flow in a patient during cardiac arrest. They are pneumatically or electrically driven and apply mechanical compressions cyclically to the sternum or to a wider section of the thorax, causing the heart to eject blood. Automated Cardiac Resuscitators can be used in both the out-of-hospital and in-hospital settings. A single award Requirements contract will be awarded as a Brand Name or Equal in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein. Quotes shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the brand name or equal equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.� � The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. The associated size standard is 800 employees. This procurement action is unrestricted Full and Open.� This acquisition is for a single award Requirements contract in accordance with FAR Part 16.5 for Stryker® brand name or equal Lift Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard as identified in ATTACHMENT A PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ AUTOMATED CARDIAC RESUSCITATORS. All interested companies shall provide a QUOTE for all Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ AUTOMATED CARDIAC RESUSCITATORS. The ordering period is for one 12-month base year with four 12-month option years. Delivery is a FOB destination. Firm-Fixed Price Orders will be placed against this contract in writing and will provide the delivery locations, delivery dates and exact quantities.� � The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition including attached addenda to the provision.� The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda also applies to this acquisition.� Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause.� Addendum is attached.� All interested quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a quote. You may access SAM at� https://sam.gov/SAM/.� Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via email by 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on March 02, 2026, to Contract Specialist, Jalima Jones at Jalima.Jones@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy at Sara.Vickroy@va.gov No calls will be accepted. Quotes are due via email by 10:00 AM EST on March 10, 2026, to Contract Specialist, Jalima Jones at Jalima.Jones@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy at Sara.Vickroy@va.gov SCOPE OF WORK� � � The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified Automated Cardiac Resuscitators product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award.� � Automated Cardiac Resuscitators are used for automated chest compressions; at the same time, they re used as a substitute for manual external cardiac compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). They deliver a consistent applied force and rate of compression designed to relieve rescuers of the exhausting effort of sustained chest compressions and to free them to more effectively manage resuscitation activities when used appropriately. They are designed to artificially produce blood flow in a patient during cardiac arrest. They are pneumatically or electrically driven and apply mechanical compressions cyclically to the sternum or to a wider section of the thorax, causing the heart to eject blood. Automated Cardiac Resuscitators can be used in both the out-of-hospital and in-hospital settings. The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Lift Patient Transfer: Clip Based Standard to be used by VHA clinicians throughout the United States and its territories. The period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods.� 2. REQUIREMENT� This requirement will be, Brand Name or Equal which requires the offeror indicate that each product being offered as an equal product to Stryker® or equal, Automated Cardiac Resuscitators. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The offeror must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the offeror must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer (CO) and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements.� The following line-items comprise the Automated Cardiac Resuscitators product line: Contract Line-Item Number Brand Part Number Description 0001 Stryker® 99576-000063 Lucas® 3, v3.1 chest compression device includes: Automated Cardiac Resuscitator Hard Shell Case Slim Back Plate Two (2) Patient Straps Stabilization Strap Two (2) Suction Cups One (1) Rechargeable Battery Instructions for Use with Each Device 0002 Stryker® 11576-000080 Battery - Rechargeable 0003 Stryker® 11576-000060 Battery Charger - Desktop 0004 Stryker® 11576-000090 Grip Tape (3-pack) for Slim Back Plate 0005 Stryker® 11576-000047 Suction Cups - Disposable (12-pack) 0006 Stryker® 99576-000042 Training Device 0007 Stryker® 11576-000050 LUCAS Patient Straps 0008 Stryker® 21576-000074 LUCAS Stabilization Stap 0009 Stryker® 11576-000051 LUCAS Patient Straps (3-pack) 0010 Stryker® 11576-000046 LUCAS Suction Cup (3-pack) 0011 Stryker® 21576-000075 LUCAS Stabilization Strap (4-pack) 0012 Stryker® 11576-000071 LUCAS Power Supply 0013 Stryker® 11576-000094 LUCAS Hard Shell Carrying Case 0014 Stryker® 11576-000088 LUCAS Back Plate Standard 0015 Stryker® 11576-000064 LUCAS Back Plate Carbon Fiber 0016 Stryker® 11576-000080 LUCAS 3.0/3/1 Battery 0017 Stryker®