6515--Digital Transcutaneous Blood Gas Monitoring System

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for a Digital Transcutaneous Blood Gas Monitoring System. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, is procuring this system.

Details regarding specific technical requirements or deliverables are not fully elaborated in the provided text, but the subject matter indicates a need for a digital system to monitor blood gases transcutaneously.

• Solicitation Number: 36C26126Q0289

• Award Number: 36C26126P0495

• Award Date: 03-03-2026

• Award Amount: $39,186.87

• Period of Performance: 03/03/2026 – 06/01/2026

• Posted to SAM.gov: 02/24/2026

• Total Number of Quotes Received: One (1)

• Evaluation Total Amount: $39,186.87

No specific set-aside information is provided in the text.

• The award was made to SENTEC, INC. with UEI JCYVNVQZ2RX4.
• The contracting office is located at VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, 6900 N. Pecos Road, Building 6, North Las Vegas NV 89086.
• The Product Service Code is 6515 and the NAICS Code is 334510.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Justification for Single Source Awards (IAW RFO 12.201-1) for the procurement of two (2) new Digital Transcutaneous Blood Gas Monitoring Systems for the VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS). The systems are needed for proactive, real-time clinical decision-making in managing Veterans on non-invasive respiratory support, specifically for monitoring carbon dioxide levels.

• Procurement of 2 Digital Transcutaneous Blood Gas Monitoring Systems.

• The system must be the Sentec tCOM+ Hospital Monitor with V-Sign Sensor 2 and associated accessories.

• The system must be FDA approved.

• The system must be appropriate for adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations, and be reusable and waterproof.

• This will be a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.

• The document references a "Total Estimated Value" which is redacted.

• This document is a justification for a single-source award, not a solicitation with a proposal submission deadline.

• Market research was conducted to determine the availability of the specified system and potential "or equal" alternatives.

• The Buy American Statute applies, and an Individual Buy American Act Waiver is required as the items are manufactured in Switzerland.

• Market research included searches for SDVOSB/VOSB vendors, but Sentec, Inc. is not an SDVOSB/VOSB.

• The document details extensive market research, including searches of SBA, VA NAC, VA SCMC, GSA Advantage, FPDS, and bing.com, to identify potential sources.

• Radiometer America's TCM4 product line has been discontinued, and they do not currently offer a replacement.

• Sentec, Inc. is the sole provider and manufacturer of these systems in the United States, with no other authorized distributors.

• Two vendors, BHPE, LLC and CLSS Studio, LLC, expressed interest during the Sources Sought phase, but follow-up confirmed CLSS Studio would provide Brand Name Sentec Products through Authorized Distribution, though Sentec states no such distributors exist.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of Digital Transcutaneous Blood Gas Monitoring Systems. The acquisition is a sole source procurement to SENTEC, INC. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking these systems for the VA Northern California Health Care System.

• V-Sign Sensor VS-A/P/N [1/PK] (2.00 EA)

• tCOM+ Hospital USA (2.00 EA)

• Roll Stand GCX RS-0006-64 [1/PK] (2.00 EA)

• tCOM+ Vesa Mounting Plate GCX FLP-0001-17 [1/PK] (2.00 EA)

• Shipping and Handling (1.00 EA)

• Contract Period: Base

• POP Begin: 03-10-2026

• POP End: 06-10-2026

• Quotations must be submitted to Tawnya Krommenhoek, Contracting Officer, by the date/time listed in box 8 (03-02-2026, 10:00 AM MST).

• Email for submission: tawnya.krommenhoek@va.gov

• Evaluation is based on PRICE ONLY.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• However, the RFQ is noted as a sole source procurement to SENTEC, INC.

• All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference. FAR 52.212-3 is attached.

• Invoices must be submitted electronically via VA's Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System (Tungsten Network).

• FOB: DESTINATION

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Digital Transcutaneous Blood Gas Monitoring Systems. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract to Sentec, Inc. for specific Sentec equipment.

The required items are:

• 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 order with plate
• tCOM+ Vesa Mounting Plate GCX FLP-0001-17 [1/PK] (Quantity: 2)

Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller and provide documentation to prove this authority, in accordance with VAAR 852.212-71 and VAAR 852.212-72 Gray Market Items.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
• Place of Performance: VA Northern California Health Care System, Mather, CA 95655, USA

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. The government will determine whether to proceed with the sole source acquisition after consideration. The solicitation will be posted on beta.sam.gov on or about February 24, 2026.

Responses are due no later than Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time. Responses should be sent to tawnya.krommenhoek@va.gov.

This is currently intended as a sole source acquisition. However, all responsible sources are invited to submit a response. Vendors must provide evidence of compliance with Gray Market clauses.

• Solicitation Number: 36C26126Q0289
• NAICS Code: 334510
• Product Service Code: 6515
• Contact: Tawnya Krommenhoek (tawnya.krommenhoek@va.gov)

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is a Sources Sought to conduct market research for the procurement of Brand-Name or Equal: SENTEC tCOM+ Hospital Monitor with V-Sign Sensor 2 for the VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS). The government is assessing industry capabilities to determine the acquisition strategy. This notice allows potential vendors to submit a non-binding statement of interest and capability documentation.

The primary requirement is for the SENTEC tCOM+ Hospital Monitor with V-Sign Sensor 2, including:

• V-Sign Sensor VS-A/P/N [1/PK] (MPN: 101342)
• tCOM+ Hospital USA (MPN: 104255)
• Roll Stand GCX RS-0006-64 [1/PK] (MPN: GCX-RS)
• tCOM+ Vesa Mounting Plate GCX FLP-0001-17 [1/PK] (MPN: tCOM-GCX-MP)

All items must be FDA approved and comply with the Buy American Act. Country of origin/manufacture must be stated in responses.

• Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2026, POP End: 07-01-2026
• Principal NAICS Code: 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing)
• Product/Service Code: 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies)

Interested vendors must submit a capability statement (2-3 pages) demonstrating their ability to provide the requested supplies and services. Responses are due by 10:00 AM Mountain Time, January 23, 2026, via email to tawnya.krommenhoek@va.gov. The subject line should read: "Attention: Brand-Name or Equal: SENTEC tCOM+ Hospital Monitor with V-Sign Sensor 2".

Responses should include business size and socio-economic status (SDVOSB/VOSB, Hub zone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, woman owned small business, or large business). Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and, for VOSB/SDVOSB status, in the SBA DSBS Registry.

This is a Sources Sought notice for market research only; it is not a solicitation or an offer. No questions will be received at this time. A future solicitation may be posted on GSA eBuy if GSA is a viable procurement option. Responses do not guarantee a solicitation will be issued.