6695--Cardio-Respiratory Stress Test Mobile Unit

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The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 334510 (size standard of 1250 employees). Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Regional Procurement Office-East Research and Development Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide cardio-respiratory stress test mobile unit that at a minimum meets the following salient characteristics with a brand name or equal product for the VA New England Healthcare System: Equipment needed is a MGC Diagnostics brand name or equal cardio-respiratory stress test mobile unit. The unit must be able to provide continuous analysis and display of data of a fast-responding oxygen and carbon dioxide sensor system that acquires data on a breath-by-breath basis. The sensor must be small, and light weight. Flow calibration should only be required once a day along with one automated gas calibration before each test. The equipment must be a fully adjustable that allows the technician to be sitting or standing. The metabolic cart must have a fully integrated 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) suitable for resting and exercise measurements and must be capable of assessing spirometry and exercise capacity (O2 and CO2), and interface with both a electronically braked cycle ergometer and treadmill. The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. 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