6515--Physiologic Monitor Modules: Pulse Oximetry

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking commercial-grade physiologic monitor modules for cerebral oximetry monitoring under solicitation 36C10X26Q0167, a nationwide requirements contract administered through the Strategic Acquisition Center in Frederick, Maryland. The procurement is for noninvasive patient monitoring systems using near-infrared spectroscopy technology to measure regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation, specifically for brain tissue during anesthesia and perioperative care, with products required to be equivalent to or better than the Masimo O3® platform. The contract falls under NAICS code 339112 and is structured as a brand name or equal commercial items acquisition with a firm-fixed unit pricing model, incorporating a mandatory 3% Service Level Agreement fee into every line item. The contract has a base 12-month performance period with four optional 12-month extensions, and all deliveries must be shipped FOB destination to various Veterans Health Administration locations as specified in individual orders, with inspection and acceptance occurring upon delivery. All submissions must adhere to strict formatting and compliance standards, including active SAM registration, mandatory submission of an OEM-authorized distributor letter dated within 30 days of proposal submission, and full representation of size status and socioeconomic certifications. Proposals must be evaluated strictly on the information provided within the submission, with no external links or references permitted. The technical evaluation serves as a pass/fail gate—quotes must meet all salient characteristics detailed in the solicitation or they will be deemed unacceptable and ineligible for award. While price is a factor, non-price elements including technical capability and past performance are significantly more important than cost, and the Government reserves the right to select the best value offer even if it is not the lowest priced. Required documentation includes detailed pricing in Attachment A, using Columns M or O for equivalent product SKUs, and completion of the Past Performance Questionnaire from Attachment G. All invoices must be submitted electronically through VA-approved systems such as Tungsten or X12 EDI formats, with no facsimile, email, or scanned submissions accepted. Compliance with civil rights statutes, anti-trafficking regulations, and executive orders including EO 13899 on combating anti-Semitism is mandatory, and contractors must ensure all packaging and labeling comply with carrier regulations and include required identifiers like IFCAP PO#, contract number, and container counts. The response deadline was June 10, 2026, and no further questions or amendments will be accepted.