6515--Brand-Name or Equal: Digital Transcutaneous Blood Gas Monitoring System Notice of Intent to Sole Source
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Qualification Details
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 VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21), is conducting a sole source procurement for Digital Transcutaneous Blood Gas Monitoring Systems for the VA Northern California Health Care System. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is intended for SENTEC, INC., as market research has identified them as the sole provider. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be evaluated on price. Quotations are due by March 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST.
Scope of Work
The VA requires two (2) new Digital Transcutaneous Blood Gas Monitoring Systems, specifically the Sentec tCOM+ Hospital Monitor with V-Sign Sensor 2 and associated accessories. The required items include:
- V-Sign Sensor VS-A/P/N [1/PK] (2 each)
- tCOM+ Hospital USA (2 each)
- Roll Stand GCX RS-0006-64 [1/PK] (2 each)
- tCOM+ Vesa Mounting Plate GCX FLP-0001-17 [1/PK] (2 each)
- Shipping and Handling (1 each)
The systems must be FDA approved and appropriate for adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations, as well as reusable and waterproof. The purpose is to enable proactive, real-time clinical decision-making for Veterans on non-invasive respiratory support.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Solicitation Number: 36C26126Q0289
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (but intended as a sole source to SENTEC, INC.)
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing)
- Place of Performance: VA Northern California Health Care System, Mather, CA 95655, USA
- Period of Performance: March 10, 2026 – June 10, 2026
- Quotation Due: March 2, 2026, 10:00 AM MST
- Published Date: February 24, 2026
Evaluation
Quotations will be evaluated based on PRICE ONLY. While this is an intended sole source, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration.
Additional Notes
Market research confirmed Sentec, Inc. as the sole provider and manufacturer of these systems in the United States. The Buy American Statute applies, and an Individual Buy American Act Waiver is required as the items are manufactured in Switzerland. Invoices must be submitted electronically via VA's Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System (Tungsten Network). Contact Tawnya S Krommenhoek at tawnya.krommenhoek@va.gov for submissions.