6515--GNV Pulmonary Respiratory Gas Analyzer 36C24826Q0692

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a vendor to supply a Pulmonary Total Carbon Dioxide (TCO₂) Monitor for use at the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida, under solicitation number 36C24826Q0692. The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price award with a delivery requirement of 60 days after order placement, with all items to be shipped FOB destination to the medical center. The system must meet strict technical specifications including ±2 mmol/L accuracy in results within two minutes, a maximum weight of 25 pounds, full FDA clearance, CLIA compliance, and adherence to ISO 13485 quality standards. The offer must include the monitor, sensors, calibration tools, software licenses, operator manuals, on-site training, and a one-year warranty, with all equipment required to be new and commercially available. Security requirements prohibit the use of covered equipment from foreign-controlled entities such as Huawei, ZTE, and Hikvision, with contractors obligated to certify compliance through specific FAR and VAAR clauses. The solicitation mandates electronic submission of proposals via authorized platforms by May 27, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. EDT, and requires comprehensive representations and certifications regarding small business status, ownership, UEI and CAGE codes, and lobbying activities. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the VA’s EIPP system using X12 EDI format via Tungsten Network, with no paper invoicing permitted except under narrow exceptions. Payment will be processed through the Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas. The evaluation will follow a best-value trade-off methodology, prioritizing technical conformity, sound delivery planning, and overall cost reasonableness, with technical and delivery factors weighted more heavily than price. No contract attachments or formal special requirements section are included, and the contracting officer, Jeremy Parrish, is the point of contact for all inquiries and submissions.