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6515--Anesthesia Testing Equipment
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This is a sources sought notice for anesthesia testing equipment issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through Network Contracting Office 16, soliciting market research to determine the optimal procurement strategy for a forthcoming solicitation. The requirement is for two IMT Analytics Biomedical Test-Sets of CITREX H5 Mobile units and one FlowAnalyser PF-300 Pro system complete with a MultiGas Analyzer OR-703, SmartLung 2000, FlowLab software including activation code, carrying case, user manual, USB cable, power supply, adapter set, and protection filter RT019. All equipment must be delivered to the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, and must come with a two-year warranty, lifetime software updates, and initial and refresher training for clinical and technical staff. Responses must include detailed information on vendor authorization as an OEM-authorized distributor, compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule, small business or socioeconomic status under the 339112 NAICS code, and eligibility under any government-wide contract vehicles such as GSA Schedule or IDIQ. The government explicitly prohibits grey market items and requires vendors to provide proof of authorization on original manufacturer letterhead. Responses must be submitted by May 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time via email to frank.sanders1@va.gov in Microsoft Word format only, with a 12-point font, 1-inch margins, and the exact subject line “RFI 36C25626Q0772 - Anesthesia Testing Equipment.” No page limits apply to the technical responses, but all submissions must avoid restrictive or proprietary markings. The notice clearly states that no solicitation exists at this time, and the government will not pay for any costs incurred in preparing responses or compensate respondents. Market pricing estimates are requested to inform future acquisition decisions, including potential set-asides for small businesses and other socioeconomic categories. All information gathered will remain confidential within the MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contracting Team. Delivery must be to the VA facility in Houston, with equipment arriving in original sealed manufacturer packaging, and the government retains unlimited rights to all deliverables. Contractors must comply with VA security protocols including mandatory Business Associate Agreements, strict restrictions on data removal or retention, no remote access, escorted facility access, and certified destruction of media. No contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing, or award mechanisms are established in this
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Place of Performance
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, MS, 77030, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
See attached document(s):
-36C25626Q0772 - Request for Information (RFI) -Statement of Objectives (SOO)
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the government. The government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or General Services Administration (GSA). It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI.
1. Title: Anesthesia Testing Equipment 2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources that will aid in defining the procurement strategy for example, set-aside, sole source, or unrestricted for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly as follows:
The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) located in Houston, Texas has a requirement for brand name only IMT Analytics Biomedical Test-sets of CITREX H5 Mobile and Ventilation & Anesthesia - FlowAnalysier PF-300 Pro, along with all accessories:
Item # Description/Part Number* Products QTY 1. IMT. Analytics Biomedical Test-Set, CITREX H5 Mobile 2 EA 2. IMT. Analytics Biomedical Test-Set Ventilation & Anesthesia FlowAnalyser PF-300 Pro, with the below included accessories: MultiGas Analyzer OR-703 SmartLung 2000 FlowLab software (including activation code) Carrying case User Manual, USB Cable Power Supply Adapter set Protection Filter RT019 1 EA
Warranty & Support
1. Two (2) Year Warranty on all equipment.
2. Updates to software for the life of the equipment.
3. Initial and refresher user training for clinical and technical staff throughout Warranty period.
The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and a standard size of 1000 employees. Product Supply Code (PSC) 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. 3. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI. Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI:
a. Are the requested items manufactured by a small or large business? Vendor must attach documentation of this information to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice:
b. Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)?
Vendor must attach documentation of this to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice:
c. Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in completion of this requirement? The VA does not accept grey market items; therefore, the Vendor must attach an authorized distribution letter as an approved and authorized vendor on OEM letterhead by the manufacturer as evidence of proof to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice.
d. Name of potential Contractor that possesses the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following: Point(s) of contact name: ______________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________ Company's business size: _______________________________________ UEI #: ______________________________ CAGE Code: _______________________________
e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite 339112 NAICS code?
Please provide proof of qualifications.
f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), GSA Schedule, Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)?
If so, please identify the contract number for the government to review as part of this Market Research.
4. Opportunity/Market Pricing: MEDVAMC is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the MEDVAMC in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation. Contractor shall provide answers to all questions requested and shall possess the ability to provide all requirements and objectives per the DRAFT STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES.
5. RFI responses are due by 15:00 pm Central Standard Time on May 15, 2026; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to frank.sanders1@va.gov The subject line shall read: RFI 36C25626Q0772 - Anesthesia Testing Equipment.
NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME.
There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(g). Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI. Information provided will be used solely by MEDVAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contracting Team.
6. Contact Information: Frank Sanders frank.sanders1@va.gov
See attached document: Statement of Objectives - Anesthesia Testing Equipment
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