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2026-11-03

Notice of Intent to Sole Source The Department of Veterans Affairs ( VA ) intends to award a sole source Federal Supply Schedule ( FSS ) order to After Action Dental Supply LLC under FSS Contract 36F79724D0071 for the procurement of ZOLL Automated External Defibrillators ( AEDs ) for Basic Life Support ( BLS ) to replace existing defibrillator units that have reached end - of - life status . The required equipment is manufactured by ZOLL Medical Corporation and is necessary to support emergency response operations within the VA medical facility . These devices are used by clinical staff and emergency responders to provide immediate defibrillation treatment during sudden cardiac arrest events . The Government intends to procure these devices from After Action Dental Supply LLC , an authorized distributor of ZOLL Medical Corporation products under the Federal Supply Schedule program . Maintaining the existing ZOLL defibrillator platform ensures compatibility with current accessories , batteries , electrode pads , and biomedical equipment management systems currently deployed within the facility . Replacing the system with another manufacturer would require replacement of accessories , retraining of staff , and modification of biomedical maintenance procedures , resulting in duplication of cost and operational disruption . This procurement is being conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 8 . 405 - 6 , which allows for placement of an order against a Federal Supply Schedule contract when only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required due to unique or proprietary characteristics . The applicable NAICS Code is 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing , with a size standard of 1 , 000 employees . Responses This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes . However , interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement . Responses must include sufficient technical documentation demonstrating the ability to provide equipment that meets the Government s requirements and is fully compatible with the existing ZOLL defibrillator systems currently deployed within the facility . Responses must be received no later than 11 : 59 PM CST on April 9 , 2025 and should be submitted via email to : mario . russell @ va . gov

Tennessee

2026-05-05