6515--AMA Anesthesia Testing Equipment
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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), specifically the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17 - VA South Texas (VASTHCS), is conducting market research to identify sources for Anesthesia Testing Equipment for the Thomas E Creek - Amarillo VA Healthcare System. This equipment is crucial for the Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Department's preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of various medical devices. Responses are due May 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT.
Scope of Work
The requested equipment must support the HTM Department in testing virtually all models of ventilators (adult, pediatric, anesthesia, neonatal, and high frequency). Additionally, it must be capable of testing other medical equipment such as anesthesia gas delivery machines (measuring concentration for Desflurane, Sevoflurane, Isoflurane, and Halothane), air-oxygen blenders, medical insufflators, oxygen concentrators, and CPAPs, along with other devices involving pneumatic gas flows. Contract service will ensure equipment conforms to applicable standards like NFPA-99, UL OSHA, VA, and CDRH.
Requested Equipment
The specific equipment sought includes:
- TSI Certifier Plus Full Kit (BC Group, Model 4080-F) - Quantity: 1
- TSI Certifier Plus Low Flow Kit (BC Group, Model 4082) - Quantity: 1
- Riken Anesthetic Agent Analyzer (BC Group, Model FL-8000P) - Quantity: 2
- Anesthetic Agent Analyzer (BT, CO2, AutoID, Mix) (BC Group, Model AA-8100) - Quantity: 2
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine potential set-asides)
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 339112
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 10:00 AM CT
- Published: May 4, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit responses via email to Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov. The email subject line must state: 36C25726Q0506, Sources Sought Notice. Responses must include:
- Business Name and Address
- Point of Contact (Name, Phone Number, E-mail Address)
- SAM UID Number and expiration date
- NAICS code (339112)
- Business Size (Small or Large)
- Type of Business (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB)
- GSA or VA FSS Contract Number, if applicable
Important Notes
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are not offers and cannot form a binding contract. All eligible businesses are encouraged to respond, as this information may be used to determine future set-asides. Respondents are responsible for all associated expenses.