6515--Sources Sought Notice Digital Monitoring System Brand Name or Equal

The Minneapolis Medical Center requires Digital Monitoring System Supplies and accessories with the Salient Characteristics listed below. This is a Sources Sought Notice looking for businesses to provide the supplies listed below for market research purposes. No award of a contract will be made from this announcement. If you are a vendor that can provide the requested information above and required supplies described below with competitive pricing, send your information (to include your organization's Unique Entity Identifier number) with a description of proof of capability to: joseph.bloomer@va.gov on or before May 29th, 2026. Only emailed responses will be considered. Additionally, please provide answers as appropriate to the following questions in the table below with your response to this sources sought. Failure to respond to the following questions may affect the acquisition strategy. 1. Identify your organization's socio-economic category.
2. Identify if your organization is the manufacturer of the requested supplies. If you are not the manufacturer, identify the manufacturer of the supplies that you will provide, their socio-economic category and a letter showing that your organization is an authorized distributor for the requested supplies. 
3. Fill out the certificate under FAR Provision 52.225-2(b), identifying the item and its country of origin. ( https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_2__d3401e52). If the product is a US domestic end product, write in USA for the item's country of origin.
4. State whether any of the requested supplies may be ordered against a government contract awarded to your organization (e.g Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), General Services Administration (GSA), etc.).
5. Address whether your organization meets the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406 (b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii) and (b)(1)(iii) (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/chapter-I/part-121/subpart-A/subject-group-ECFR0fca5207262de47/section-121.406#p-121.406(b)).
6. State if subcontracting is contemplated for this requirement and what percentage of the requirement will be subcontracted and for what tasks.
7. Provide estimated shipping and delivery information for the requested supplies (e.g. Expected lead time on delivery).
  *If applicable, VAAR 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Veteran Owned Small-Businesses.* *If applicable, VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market Items, will apply to the potential solicitation.* *If applicable, FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Small-Businesses. *
STATEMENT OF WORK 1. Project Title Sentec Digital Monitoring System -or- Equivalent for Sleep Clinic FY26 2. Background Currently the Sleep Center uses Radiometer Transcutaneous CO2 Monitors (TCM). Over the last few years there have been consistent problems with our units needing frequent repairs/troubleshooting and displaying erroneous reading resulting in patient care issues with lost data and unavailable equipment. Minneapolis VA has a 4-bed polysomnography lab, each bed has its own TCM. TCM is a vital tool in a sleep lab, it is used when a patient is suspected of having hypoventilation when sleeping. The addition of TCM will help form a clinical diagnosis for Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome, monitor levels of CO2 built up in the body from supplemental O2 usage, and to show a patients high CO2 level from other comorbidities, such as COPD. TCM s are used during a titration sleep study, as an effective tool, in conjunction with advanced PAP devices, to lower CO2 levels within the body. 3. Scope MVAHCS is seeking a firm fixed price to purchase four new Sentec digital monitoring systems or equivalent. See FAR Clause 52.211-6- Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) for additional information. The project includes purchase and delivery.
4. Salient Characteristics The device provides continuous, non-invasive measurement of tcCO2 and tcPO2, allowing for real-time monitoring without the need for frequent blood draws. It uses advanced sensor technology to ensure accurate and reliable readings, which are crucial for patient management, especially in critical care settings. The system is designed with user-friendly interfaces, making it easy for healthcare professionals to operate and interpret the data. Portable making it suitable for use in various hospital locations, including intensive care units, emergency departments, and during patient transport. Color touchscreen that provides clear visualization of monitoring data, trends, and alarms. The device allows for the tracking and trending of patient respiratory parameters over time. It can be integrated with other hospital systems and electronic health records (EHRs), facilitating comprehensive patient monitoring and data management. Configurable alarms and alerts to notify healthcare providers of critical changes in a patient's respiratory status, enabling timely interventions. Device utilizes specialized sensors that are designed to be comfortable for patients and provide high-quality data. FDA Approval Required. 5. Schedule of Items for Salient Characteristics The procurement shall include the following part numbers and descriptions for equivalents: Item # Part Number/Description Qty 1 V-Sign Sensor VS-A/P/N [1/PK] / 101342 4 2 tCOM+ Hospital USA / 104255 4 3 tCOM+ Sensor Adapter Cable Long 103421 [1/PK] / tCOM-AC-L 4 4 tCOM+ PSG Adapter Cable E 103678 [1/PK] / tCOM-PSG-E 4 5 Trade-In Credit: Credit applied to the purchase of a new Sentec Monitor, with the return of hospital-owned competitive CO2 equipment including the sensor to Sentec. / Trade In 4
6. Place of Performance Unless otherwise noted, the contractor shall deliver the items at the facilities of Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417, ATTN: Biomed Mike Yakovlev. 7. Delivery/Setup The contractor shall coordinate delivery, setup and training with the on-site Point of Contacts (POCs) listed below: INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK