6515--Brand-Name or Equal: Digital Transcutaneous Blood Gas Monitoring System Notice of Intent to Sole Source
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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), Network Contracting Office (NCO 21), intends to award a Firm Fixed Price sole source contract to Sentec, Inc. for Digital Transcutaneous Blood Gas Monitoring Systems. This procurement is for the VA Northern California Health Care System. While a sole source award is intended, all responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for consideration. Responses are due by February 26, 2026, at 10:00 am Mountain Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for specific Sentec equipment, including:
- V-Sign Sensor VS-A/P/N [1/PK] (Quantity: 2)
- tCOM+ Hospital USA (Quantity: 2)
- Roll Stand GCX RS-0006-64 [1/PK] (Quantity: 2) - Must be ordered with a plate
- tCOM+ Vesa Mounting Plate GCX FLP-0001-17 [1/PK] (Quantity: 2)
These systems are crucial for patient care at the VA Northern California Health Care System.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Intended Awardee: Sentec, Inc.
- Place of Performance: VA Northern California Health Care System, Mather, CA 95655
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, at 10:00 am Mountain Standard Time
- Solicitation Posting: On or about February 24, 2026, on beta.sam.gov
- Published Date: February 23, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the identified items. Documentation demonstrating this authority is required to comply with VAAR 852.212-71 and VAAR 852.212-72 (Gray Market Items).
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. The government will consider these submissions to determine whether to proceed with the sole source acquisition. Failure to provide required documentation may result in a determination that a company is not a viable source.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Tawnya Krommenhoek, Contracting Officer, tawnya.krommenhoek@va.gov