6515--Copy of SomnoFlo Electronic Vaporizer Systems Brand Name or Equal

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, is preparing to solicit four SomnoFlo Electronic Vaporizer Systems or equal equivalents for use by the Research & Development Service at the VA New Jersey Health Care System in East Orange, New Jersey. These vaporizer systems are critical for delivering isoflurane anesthetic gas with precision to four separate surgical stations, and while the exact technical specifications are not yet public, the requirement is framed as a brand-name-or-equal procurement allowing for comparable alternatives that meet or exceed the performance of the SomnoFlo system. The contract will be issued under solicitation number 36C24226Q0821, with a response deadline of August 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, and vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov to be eligible to submit proposals. All deliveries are to be made to the Logistics Receiving Warehouse, Building 1 B-Level, at 385 Tremont Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018, though the inspection and acceptance procedures, packaging and marking requirements, and full Statement of Work remain pending release with the formal solicitation. No set-aside designation, pricing details, contract value, evaluation factors, or award basis have been announced; the acquisition is in presolicitation phase, and all substantive contractual terms—including delivery schedules, payment methods, inspection criteria, and compliance standards—are expected to be detailed in the upcoming solicitation. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Patricia J. Tolini, though her official role as COR, COTR, or PCO is not confirmed. Contractors must monitor SAM.gov for the official solicitation posting, amendments, and all submission instructions, as no current solicitation document exists.