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6515--PRSCT/649- MR1 VENTILATOR TRANSPORT
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Prescott Healthcare System, is seeking information on potential sources capable of providing the Hamilton-MR1 Transport Ventilator, a specialized MRI-compatible mechanical ventilator used to support patients during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in high-field MRI environments. The requirement specifies a brand-name or equal product with exact technical parameters, including MR-conditional certification for 1.5T and 3T scanners, a portable design weighing approximately 6.8 kg, turbine-driven operation without external air, support for neonatal to adult patients with tidal volumes as low as 2 mL, and a comprehensive set of ventilation modes including ASV®, NIV, DuoPAP, and APRV. The system must include a touchscreen interface, advanced safety monitoring, and an 8–9 hour battery life with dual lithium-ion cells. The solicitation seeks one unit of the full Hamilton-MR1 package along with optional applications, a battery calibrator, and related accessories, all of which must be listed on a vendor’s FSS contract. The VA is particularly interested in identifying small business categories such as VOSB, SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, and small disadvantaged firms, as it may set aside future procurement under 38 U.S.C. §8127 if sufficient certified vendors are identified. Responses must include company details, business size certifications, confirmation of FSS contract status, manufacturer status, and Buy American Act compliance with full disclosure of country of origin for all components. The Government explicitly requests information on any domestically manufactured alternatives to the Hamilton-MR1, including product description and origin, and requires vendors to disclose any affiliated companies operating under the same or related NAICS code 334510. All submissions are strictly for market research and planning purposes and do not constitute a solicitation or binding commitment; no awards will be made based on this response. The deadline for submissions is August 4th, 2026, and inquiries must be submitted in writing via email to the designated Contract Specialist. Future solicitations, should one be issued, will be publicly announced on SAM.gov or GSA eBuy, and separate responses will be required at that time.
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Department of Veterans Affairs Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System, Prescott, AZ, 86313-5001Set-Aside
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THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.
THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).
The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business relative to NAICS 334510 with size standards of 1250 employees. Note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in U.S Small Business Administration site https://www.sba.gov can perform the project, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127.Â
Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM, and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement.
General Requirements:
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Prescott Healthcare System, has a need for the HAMILTON-MR1 PACKAGE. The Hamilton-MR1 will be used to provide mechanical ventilation to patients who require respiratory support while undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging environment.
The requirement is for brand name or equal to: MR1 Ventilator Transport Please Identify any domestic alternatives (meaning manufactured in the United States)
Nomenclature: Transport Ventilator
MANUFACTURE AND BRAND NAME PRODUCT INFORMATION Hamilton Medical Inc
CLIN Description Qty Unit of Measure 01 Hamilton-MR1 Package 1 EA
- Clinical Training 1
- Reno Service Training Tuition 1
- O2 Hose 1
- Adult/Pediatric Configuration 1
- US Power Cord 1
- Trolley (with Intelli brake) 1
- Diss Connector 02-Platform C 1
- 02 Cell-Initial Order 1
- Li-Ion Batteries (2 pieces) 1
- English Language Kit 1
- USA Customization 1
02 Hamilton C3/C2/C1/T1/MR1 battery calibrator w/cord 1 EA 03 Trends/Loops Application 1 EA 04 NIV/NIV-ST Application 1 EA 05 DuoPAP/APRV Application 1 EA
REQUIREMENTS: The Radiology department requests the acquisition of a Mechanical Ventilator transport for the purpose of providing continuous respiratory support to patients during MRI imaging procedures. The Salient Characteristics must include:
MR-Conditional to 50 mT (compatible with 1.5 T & 3 T scanners) TeslaSpy continuously monitors magnetic field and alerts if too close even when off.
Portable ICU ventilator weighing ~6.8 kg ( 21 kg with trolley); compact size supports ICU MRI transport with quick-release trolley and auto-lock brakes.
Broad patient range: neonatal (tidal down to 2 mL), pediatric, adult.
Ventilation modes: full suite volume & pressure-controlled, ASV®, NIV, nCPAP, HFOT, duet modes like PSIMV+, APRV, DuoPAP.
Turbine-driven, no external compressed air needed; delivers up to 260 L/min flow.
Battery life 8 9 hr (72 Wh, 2× lithium-ion); recharge time ~3 6 hrs.
Ventilation Cockpit UI with 8.4 touchscreen showing waveforms, loops, trends, lung mechanics.
Safety & monitoring: alarms for pressures, volumes, disconnections, apnea; leak compensation; dynamic lung panels show compliance, resistance, stress/strain
FDA 510(k) cleared in 2016 (K153046) for invasive and noninvasive use in MRI, with neonatal capability and enhanced battery runtime
Participating Healthcare Facilities:
VISN 22 West VA Prescott Healthcare System 500 HW 89N; Prescott, AZ 86313-5001
In response to this announcement, please complete the information below:
Company: Address: Contact Name: Phone No: Email: DUNS:
Business size information Select all that applies:
Small Business Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act HubZone Woman Owned Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in Vetbiz.gov Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in Vetbiz.gov Large Business Other:____________
All offered items must be listed on vendor FSS contract
FSS/ GSA Contract Holder of the requested item(s) Yes No FSS/ GSA Contract Number
Effective Date / Expiration Date
Does your company manufacture the requested product(s)? If no, answer the questions below. Yes No Does your company exceed the 500-employee alternative size standard for nonmanufacturers? Yes No Is your company primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of product(s) being supplied? Yes No Does your company take ownership or possession of the products(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice? Yes No Does your company supply the end product(s) of a small business manufacturer or processor made in the US, or obtain a waiver of such requirement? Yes No
Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes. Not applicable List:
Buy American Act Information Are all items manufactured in the U.S? If not, list the items not manufactured in the US and the country of origin in the table provided below. Yes No
Item # Description
Country of Origin
Domestic Alternative Product Do you have domestic alternatives? (Equal product that is manufactured within the United States) If so, please state the item, description and place of manufacture (country of origin) in the spaces below Yes No Item # Description
Country of Origin
This notice is neither a request for competitive proposals or solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this response. Responses to this Sources Sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov on or before Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, by 6:00 am PST Local Time.
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