6515--Anesthesia Vaporizers
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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 Buffalo VA Medical Center, has issued a Sources Sought notice for Anesthesia Vaporizers. This market research aims to identify domestic sources capable of providing specific vaporizer models or equivalents to inform a future acquisition strategy. Responses are due by March 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Need
The VA is seeking information on various Anesthesia Vaporizer models, including:
- Vapor 2000 (Part Number M35054): For volatile anesthetic agents, suitable for intrahospital transport, MRI-approved.
- Sevoflurane (Part Number OPC0096): Associated with Drager filling systems.
- Plug-in ad. Auto Exclusion (Part Number OPC5417): Filling system for Drager.
- Accessories for Vapor (Part Number M36120): Including Filling adapter for Drager Fill Sev.
- D-Vapor 2000 (Part Number M35500): For Desflurane delivery, with internal battery backup, suitable for intrahospital transport, and compliant with various transport regulations.
- Drager Front Cap (Part Number OPC5276): With Drager logo and country-specific power cable. The agency is interested in both these specific models and equivalent products.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit feedback via email to Erskine.Shoulars@va.gov by the deadline. Submissions must include:
- Company name, address, Point of Contact (POC), contact information, authorized distributor status, and delivery time.
- Eligibility for small business programs (e.g., SB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WO, SDVOSB, VOSB, GSA/Federal Supply Schedule).
- A brief capability statement (maximum 5 pages) demonstrating the ability to provide the specified equipment or equivalent solutions. Commercial brochures are also accepted.
- Responses to specific questions regarding business size, manufacturer/distributor status, subcontracting, FSS contracts, domestic manufacturing, and pricing.
Eligibility & Acquisition Strategy
The agency intends to award "made in America" item(s) from domestic manufacturers or distributors, with a focus on small business manufacturers and/or large businesses. The anticipated NAICS code is 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing). This is a market research effort for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government.
Key Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs Buffalo VA Medical Center, Buffalo, New York.
- Contact: Erskine Shoulars, Contracting Officer, Erskine.Shoulars@va.gov.