6515--Respiratory Support Devices - CIVAHCS

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 23, is conducting market research via a Request for Information (RFI) to identify vendors capable of supplying heated high-flow respiratory support systems equivalent to the Fisher & Paykel Airvo 3 for use within VISN 23 healthcare facilities. This RFI, issued under solicitation number 36C26326Q0714 and classified under NAICS code 339112, is strictly for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or bind the government to any contractual obligation. Respondents must provide detailed technical information confirming their equipment meets mandatory performance criteria, including delivery of heated and humidified gas at a flow rate of at least 70 L/min, precise oxygen blending accuracy of ±3% up to 100% FiO2, compatibility with Optiflow+ interfaces, integrated alarm systems compliant with IEC 60601-1-8, and FDA clearance for inpatient respiratory therapy. All devices must operate on standard medical-grade power (100–240 V), withstand VA-approved disinfectants, and include a minimum one-year warranty. Compliance with the Buy American Act is a critical, non-negotiable requirement; respondents are obligated to disclose the precise place of manufacture for all equipment offered—both brand-name and equivalent—without which submissions will be disqualified. While the RFI does not specify packaging, marking, delivery, or invoicing details, it implicitly requires adherence to VA infection control protocols and device compatibility standards. Responses must be submitted by email to Joshua Imdacha, Senior Contracting Officer, no later than May 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time, using a basic table format that includes company details, DUNS number, business size, and product specifications. No pricing, contract line items, or evaluation criteria are part of this request; the sole objective is to gather vendor capabilities and manufacturing origins to inform future procurement planning. The VA office in Coralville, Iowa, serves as the primary point of contact, with a secondary office in Saint Paul, Minnesota, though all submissions must be directed via email. No formal contracts, awards, or payments will result from this RFI.