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AN12--CO2 Sensor Prototype Development and Physiologic Gas Monitoring

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36C24E26Q0041Federal

Submission Closed05/26/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Veterans Health Administration’s Regional Procurement Office East is conducting market research through a Request for Information to identify qualified vendors capable of supporting the development of a miniaturized CO2 sensor prototype and novel physiologic gas monitoring technologies. The effort aims to advance noninvasive sensing for carbon dioxide and oxygen saturation measurements that perform reliably across diverse skin pigmentation levels, with the goal of enabling integration into home sleep apnea devices, portable ward monitors, and remote diagnostic tools. Respondents must demonstrate technical capability in designing and validating sensor systems against established reference standards such as arterial blood gas, end-tidal CO2, and co-oximetry, while adhering to ISO 80601-2-61 and AASM guidelines. Key technical performance metrics include accuracy, precision, response time, signal quality, and demonstrated feasibility for wearable or point-of-care deployment, with all deliverables—such as a project work plan, testbed prototypes, experimental data packages, and a final technical report—due within a 12-month performance period beginning September 25, 2026. The contract type is anticipated to be Firm-Fixed-Price, with no option periods, and performance will occur at the contractor’s approved laboratory facility. All responses must be submitted by May 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time via email to Renee Kale at renee.kale@va.gov, and must include company name, SAM UEI, address, point of contact, a detailed statement of technical capability, and declaration of business size and socioeconomic status, including verified SDVOSB or VOSB certifications through the SBA. The NAICS code is 541715 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees, and limitations on subcontracting will apply to entities claiming small business status. Contractors must comply with VA research policies, including mandatory invention disclosure under VA Disclosure No. 2026-270, pre-submission review of all publications, and IRB approval for human subjects research. Deliverables will be accepted or rejected by a VA COR within 15 calendar days of submission, and invoices must be submitted through Tungsten Network. This RFI is strictly for market research purposes, does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the government, and responders bear all costs associated with submission. No question-and-answer period is available, and failure to provide any requested information will be interpreted as

General Info

VA requests information for miniaturized CO2 sensor research; responses due May 26, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)View Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

VA Research and Development, PA

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SOW_CO2_Sensor_5-11-2026.docx

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36C24E26Q0041.docx

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 11

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMay 26

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Submission Closed

05/26/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

Contacts1 person available

OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

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Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

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Renee KaleContracting Officer

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Full Description

VHA Regional Procurement Office East R&D is issuing this Request for Information ( RFI ) to solicit proposals to support research of Miniaturized CO2 Sensor Prototype Development and Novel Physiologic Gas Monitoring. Information collected from this RFI will serve as market research.
Please see the attachment for more information. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Respondents may be notified of the results of the evaluation. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION OR ANSWER ANY QUESTION WILL BE UNDERSTOOD BY VA TO BE A STATEMENT THAT THE VENDOR RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THAT PARTICULAR SERVICE OR COMPLY WITH THAT REQUIREMENT. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code being considered for this procurement is 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), and the Product Service Code (PSC) is AN12 Health R&d Services; Health Care Services; Applied Research. The Small Business Size Standard is 1000 employees. Responses to this notice shall include the following: 1. Company name 2. SAM UEI number 3. Company s address, 4. Point of Contact information (i.e. title, phone number and email address) 5. Company s capability to meet this requirement and any pertinent information which demonstrates the company s ability to meet the above requirements. 6. Company s type of business (small or large) and socioeconomic status whether Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, Hubzone, 8(a), Women Owned, Small Disadvantaged, etc. If applicable, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) must be verified with the SBA. Limitations on Subcontracting and associated RFO/VAAR clauses will apply.
This is a request for information only. There will be no question-and-answer period for this sources sought. All responses shall be submitted in writing via email no later than 10:00am (ET) May 26, 2026 to Ms. Renee Kale at renee.kale@va.gov. E-mail: renee.kale@va.gov. Facsimile or telephonic responses will not be accepted.
DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.