Contract

6515--VISN 8 Situate Detection System

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF / VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Location: TAMPA, FL
Amount: Amount not listed
Deadline: Closes in 6 days (Jul 24, 2026)
Posted: Jul 10, 2026
Set-aside: None (open competition)
NAICS code: 339112

What this contract is for

Notice of Intent to Award as Sole Source: The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 8, intends to award a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price contract to Covidien Sales LLC for the for the acquisition, installation, training, and annual maintenance of the Medtronic Situate Detection System X, including the Situate Console X, Body Scanner Lite, Room Scanner X, and Complete Care Service Plan for VISN 8 medical centers. The anticipated contract shall consist of one (1) twelve-month base period with four (4) twelve-month option periods for continued Complete Care Service Plan coverage. The Government requires an integrated retained surgical item detection system capable of: automated non-handheld under-patient RF scanning; handheld environmental RF scanning; workflow guidance supporting standardized clinical use; scan verification; documentation supporting the patient's medical record; and manufacturer-supported maintenance, software support, and/or technical assistance. The Government conducted market research to identify commercially available retained surgical item prevention technologies capable of satisfying its minimum operational requirements. The Government recognizes that multiple manufacturers offer retained surgical item prevention products. However, no other commercially available system was identified that simultaneously satisfies all of the Government's minimum operational requirements without requiring revision of those requirements. Accordingly, the Government intends to negotiate with Covidien Sales LLC as the only responsible source identified during market research capable of meeting the Government's minimum needs. Any responsible source believing it can satisfy the Government's minimum requirements is encouraged to submit a capability statement. Capability state...

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