6515--NIBP/EKG Simulator Kit

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 6, has issued a sources-sought notice for the NIBP/EKG Simulator Kit, identified by solicitation number 36C24626Q0815, with a response deadline of July 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. This notice seeks industry input to assess market capability and interest in supplying a device that simulates NIBP, IBP, SpO2, ECG/respiration, and temperature parameters for clinical validation purposes. The required equipment must align with the technical specifications of the Pronk Technologies SC-5+FLEXSLIMKIT, including dynamic pressure simulation for NIBP and IBP, adjustable heart rates from 30 to 300 BPM with 12-lead ECG and 10 arrhythmia patterns, SpO2 range of 0–100% in 1% increments, and temperature simulation from 30.0°C to 42.0°C. The kit must also include six NIBP adapters, one Philips-compatible IBP adapter, one IBP extension cable, and a carrying/storage case. Responses must be submitted via email to Byron Brown, the Contracting Officer, with the exact subject line “NIBP/EKG Simulator Kit,” and must include the company name and address, business size classification, applicable socioeconomic status—such as small business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, VOSB—and a capability statement demonstrating technical qualifications. There is no formal evaluation factor structure, award methodology, or contract value specified, as this is a market research action only. Delivery and performance are required at the Garner VA Clinic located at 2700 Benson Road, Garner, NC 27529. The product must be clearly labeled with its full name, “NIBP/EKG Simulator Kit – Pronk Technologies SC-5+FLEXSLIMKIT,” though no detailed marking, packaging, preservation, or bar-coding requirements beyond the inclusion of a carrying case are outlined. No MIL-STD references, UDI compliance, or specific packaging standards are mandated. Offerors must provide their Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, and socioeconomic claims, where applicable, may trigger additional verification. The solicitation does not include any FAR clauses, contract line items, pricing information, payment details, invoicing instructions, or acquisition funding data, and no contracting