6515--GNV Pulmonary Respiratory Gas Analyzer
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a vendor to provide a Pulmonary Total Carbon Dioxide (TCO₂) Monitor for the Diagnostic Imaging department at the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. This is a Presolicitation for a commercially available, FDA-cleared system to support clinical diagnosis, patient monitoring, and research. Offers are due June 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Pulmonary Total Carbon Dioxide (TCO₂) Monitor. Key requirements include:
- Measurement Capabilities: TCO₂ in biological samples (blood, serum, plasma) with a range of 5–50 mmol/L, accuracy of ±2 mmol/L or better, precision of CV ≤ 5%, sample volume ≤ 200 µL, and results within ≤ 2 minutes.
- Performance: Digital display, automated/semi-automated calibration, quality control functionality, user-friendly interface, and data storage/export capability (USB, Ethernet, wireless).
- Physical Characteristics: Bench-top or portable, weighing no more than 25 pounds.
- Compliance: FDA clearance, CLIA, ISO 13485 or equivalent.
- Components: TCO₂ monitoring unit(s), sensors, accessories, calibration tools, mounting hardware, and software licenses.
- Support: Operator manuals, on-site or virtual training, and a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty with technical support.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Delivery: Within 15 calendar days after contract award to Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS Code: 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing).
- Size Standard: 1250 Employees.
- Offer Due Date: June 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM EDT.
- Published Date: June 9, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Offers must be signed and dated, include the solicitation number, offeror details, technical description, warranty terms, price, discount terms, remittance address, completed FAR 52.212-3 representations and certifications, and acknowledgment of amendments.
- Evaluation Criteria: Offers will be evaluated comparatively based on Technical, Delivery, and Price, in descending order of importance. Technical and Delivery combined are more important than Price, but Price becomes more important as technical differences narrow.
Additional Notes
FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference or attached. The solicitation also includes provisions related to security prohibitions and exclusions (FAR 52.240-91) and DEI discrimination (FAR 52.222-90).