Pneuton Ventilator

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 17 in San Antonio, Texas, has awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to VPrime Tech Inc. for the procurement of three pNeuton Transport Ventilators under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designated as NAICS code 339114. The contract, valued at $35,069.91, covers the delivery, installation, and commissioning of the ventilators at Audie Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio, with all work required to be completed by April 22, 2026. Each ventilator must include a start-up kit with bed rail mounts, oxygen hoses, and disposable patient circuits, and must comply with stringent technical specifications including fully pneumatic operation, operation at altitudes up to 15,000 feet, and functionality within temperature ranges of -5°C to 40°C. The equipment must be delivered in the manufacturer’s original sealed containers, properly labeled with brand names, and accompanied by detailed invoices, operation and maintenance manuals in both hardcopy and digital formats, and two-year manufacturer warranties. The contractor is also required to provide on-site training for clinical and technical staff and one year of post-installation support. The contract incorporates a suite of federal acquisition regulations governing performance, payment, compliance, and oversight, including mandatory use of electronic funds transfer, electronic invoicing via VA systems, and compliance with environmental, labor, and ethical standards such as prohibitions on child labor, human trafficking, and discriminatory DEI practices. Delivery is FOB destination, with government personnel responsible for inspection and acceptance upon arrival at the VA facility. The contractor is prohibited from accessing VA network systems, handling protected health information, or removing any storage media from VA premises. Special conditions allow for optional increases in quantity under two separately priced clauses, exercisable within 30 days of award, though no option quantities or pricing beyond the base award are specified. The Contracting Officer’s Representative is Ricardo Rodriguez, and all coordination must occur through VA authorities. Payment will be processed electronically upon receipt and acceptance of goods, with remittance directed to VPrime Tech Inc. through designated corporate contacts. The set-aside status requires the awardee to qualify as a small business, though no further socioeconomic certifications are documented. All performance adheres strictly to manufacturer and VA specifications, with rejected goods governed by FAR clauses incorporated into the award.