Procurement Snapshot

Dear Colleges,

In FY24, the VCCS began an initiative to reduce sole source purchases of medical equipment and lab supplies, aiming for simpler order processing and better pricing. We are pleased to announce the award of contracts to a strong group of lab-based suppliers who will support our Colleges with a wide range of products and services.

Despite outreach efforts, some vendors—including Pocket Nurse*, Dema Dose, SynDaver, Mirion Technologies, and Core Laboratory Supplies—did not participate in the RFP. These vendors will continue to require vetting via the Sole Source process or other compliant procurement methods.

Presented below is a list of the vendors who received awards and a description of their offerings.  The Department of General Services (DGS) does maintain optional statewide contracts for lab/medical equipment and supplies, as well.  To use our new contracts listed below, we will need to consider DGS’ contracts first. 

Please note:

• A complete listing of existing contracts and open solicitations is always available to you here:

Solicitations and Contracts – VCCS Shared Services Center (You may wish to bookmark this site.)

• A short tutorial on using this listing is also available in the SSC Content Library: 

A Brief Tour of VCCS Contracts**

Please see this month’s details below. And, as always, please contact SSC Customer Engagement at 877-340-5577 or help@ssc.vccs.edu if you have any questions or need additional assistance. 

Thank you!

*Please note: While Pocket Nurse is not available as a direct purchase, their products and services are available through our new contract with Technical Education Solutions

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— 1 —   Significant Contracts Initiated:	The most notable update is the completion of the Medical Equipment and Supplies contracts listed below and attached for your convenience. These are an excerpt from the VCCS contracts list for your reference:   Vendor Vendor # VCCS Contract Number eVA Contract Number Description AB Sciex LLC SUP77420 VCCS-MULTI-24-58398-SCIEX CTR040439 A recognized global leader specializing in mass spectrometry and capillary electrophoresis instrumentation for biomedical and environmental applications. Avkin Inc SUP167293 VCCS-MULTI-24-58398-AVKIN CTR044203 Developer of highly realistic wearable simulators designed for healthcare training, including products such as Avtrach, Avcath, Avline, Avstick, Avtone, Avthor, Avwound, Avbirth, and Avband. Colonial Scientific Inc SUP053173 VCCS-MULTI-24-58398-CS CTR044204 Comprehensive distributor of laboratory and medical supplies, offering an array of new and refurbished equipment suitable for educational settings. Denova Medical Inc SUP240809 VCCS-MULTI-24-58398-DENO CTR039366 Specializes in the refurbishment and reverse-engineering of medical equipment, employing certified engineers and technicians. Dove Medical Supply LLC SUP038032 VCCS-MULTI-24-58398-DOVE CTR044205 Provider of medical and laboratory equipment with guaranteed discounts, custom kits, white-glove delivery, and emergency response services. Gaumard Scientific SUP033170 VCCS-MULTI-24-58398-GMARD CTR043618 Supplier of wireless, tetherless simulation-based training solutions, featuring products such as NOELLE®, HAL®, and Super TROY® simulators. MERCO Biomedical Inc SUP100097 VCCS-MULTI-24-58398-MERCO CTR042849 Offers a broad selection of medical and laboratory equipment through a cooperative purchasing model, complemented by installation and maintenance services. Sterile Services SUP033157 VCCS-MULTI-24-58398-STERL CTR043727 Delivers life science and educational laboratory supplies in collaboration with Emsco Scientific, including chemicals, preserved organisms, and stock management services. Technical Education Solutions SUP212234 VCCS-MULTI-24-58398-TECHED CTR044206 Distributes educational training equipment and furniture, including Pocket Nurse’s Demo Dose® kits and other simulation supplies. Vanguard Medical LLC SUP233989 VCCS-MULTI-24-58398-VGUARD CTR044207 Provides expert surgical instrument repair, biomedical services, and specialized cleaning solutions for educational environments, supported by a custom CRM tool for efficient equipment tracking.
— 2 —   Current Assignments: Solicitations that have been newly assigned. Reach out to the listed Contract Officer if you have related questions.	In September, nine (9) new solicitations commenced. While most of these were for specific College needs, the following are intended to be available to all Colleges upon completion: Title Lead Officer Lift Maintenance and Repairs  Elizabeth Halstead Solar Power Installation and Power Purchase Agreements  Tiffany Ollie Material Safety Data Sheet Management  Aubrey Wilcher Charter documents for these solicitations can be requested by contacting help@ssc.vccs.edu.  By the Numbers: Count of Active Solicitations In-Progress Per Commodity:
— 3 —   Queued Solicitations: A selection of upcoming solicitations that may impact your sub-agency. Although these solicitations have not started, reach out to the SSC if your sub-agency wants to be included in the solicitation process.	The Queued Solicitations list is part of the broader Procurement Intake Process, which serves as the strategic entry point for initiating solicitations. We track our upcoming opportunities in a ‘place holder’ like listing for the following: Expiring contracts that need to be resolicited New procurement needs awaiting assignment Initiatives or Projects pending resource availability The following opportunities intended to be available to all Colleges are planned to commence in the coming months: Title Type Estimated Start Month Mat Rental Services Expiring Contract October Exam Soft Services Sole Source Review November By the Numbers: Count of Queued Solicitations Per Commodity   Reminder: If you have identified a new procurement need that may require a complex solicitation (typically over $100,000), please complete a Strategic Sourcing Request Form. Once reviewed by the procurement team, the request will be added to the Queued Solicitations list, provided there is no active solicitation or existing cooperative opportunity that meets the need. The Procurement Intake** procedure is available to you in the SSC Content Library for reference.

**Please note: Use your myVCCS/myCollege login credentials to access items housed in the SSC Content Library. (These are the same credentials used to access your VCCS Gmail account or My Applications, where HR applications are located, and it ends with “@email.vccs.edu”.

VCCS-MULTI-24-58398_Lab Maint Products & Services_Contract List