Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) System

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 21, is procuring a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) System as a sole-source acquisition under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B) to replace aging equipment at the Sacramento VA Medical Center in Mather, California. The system, uniquely provided by Medical Graphics Corporation (MGC Diagnostics), includes two Platinum Elite DX Body Plethysmographs and a full suite of supporting accessories, software, installation, and clinical training services necessary for noninvasive lung function testing via body plethysmography. The procurement is driven by the proprietary nature of the MGC system and its critical integration with the VA’s existing HL7-compliant electronic health record infrastructure, eliminating feasible alternatives. All components, from calibration kits and patient circuits to software licenses and remote monitoring capabilities, are specified by manufacturer part numbers and must be delivered as a complete, interoperable solution under FOB Destination terms to the designated VA facility. The total estimated contract value is $417,533.56, covering all equipment, services, and a mandatory one-year UltraCare Preferred Support Agreement, with no options included. Delivery and performance are centered at the VA Northern California Health Care System, Sacramento VA Medical Center, where the contractor must conduct one-day installation and two-day operator training for clinical users, along with additional technical support. The solicitation requires offerors to submit a Statement of Capability, GSA Schedule information, UEI number, business size, and socio-economic status via email to the Contracting Officer by the deadline of May 22, 2026. Although no formal evaluation factors, payment details, or contract clauses are enumerated, the acquisition is classified as a Firm-Fixed-Price Delivery Order under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule, and compliance with clinical standards, system compatibility, and patient care outcomes form the basis for award, reflecting a best-value determination rather than a lowest-price approach.