6515--36C255-26-AP-1174 589-26-1-1792-00623 AVOXi meters, KCVA (VA-26-00036550)
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing and replacing two AVOXimeter 1000E systems at the Kansas City VA Medical Center (KCVA). This effort aims to maintain rapid and accurate oximetry assessments for cardiac catheterization procedures. A total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) is anticipated. Responses are due by February 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The project involves the procurement, delivery, installation, and initial testing of two new AVOXimeter 1000E systems. Key specifications for the systems include:
- Portable and maintenance-free design.
- No sample preparation required, providing quantitative measurements in less than 10 seconds.
- Ability to measure total hemoglobin concentration, oxyhemoglobin fraction, and calculate oxygen concentration.
- Compatibility with current consumables to avoid additional costs.
- Utilizes state-of-the-art optics with multiple wavelengths.
- Ability to trend "Step-Ups" in O2 Saturation and measure differences in oxygen saturation.
- Leverages the Fick Principle to calculate cardiac output.
- Requires only 50µL of whole blood and room-temperature storage.
- Includes simple two-point optical QC and user-defined security features.
Deliverables include the two AVOXimeter 1000E systems, delivery and installation documentation, and initial testing reports. The overall timeline from procurement to training is expected to be completed within six weeks of contract award.
Contract & Set-Aside Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (for market research only).
- Anticipated Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). If responses from SDVOSB firms are inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be considered.
- Place of Performance: Kansas City VA Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri.
- Contract Type: Non-personal services contract.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit responses addressing specific questions (a) through (s) outlined in the notice. This includes:
- Company details (Name, Address, POC, Phone, Email, UEI, Cage Code, Tax ID).
- Business size status (SDVOSB, VOSB, Hubzone, WOSB, Large).
- Confirmation of manufacturer, distributor, or equivalent solution status.
- Details on subcontracting and federal contract holdings (FSS/GSA/NAC/NASA SEWP).
- General pricing for market research purposes.
- A mandatory Statement of Capability demonstrating technical expertise and ability to perform the described work.
Responses must be emailed to Michael.murphy7@va.gov with the subject line "36C25526Q077 Avoximeters". Offerors must provide their Unique Entity ID (UEI) and have an active SAM.gov account.
Important Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or an obligation to award a contract. The Government will not pay for any costs associated with responding. No Security Accreditation Package is required.