6515--NEW CTX Respiratory Bedside Monitors Brand Name or Equal
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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 Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, is soliciting proposals for twenty (20) Brand Name or Equal Nihon Kohden NKV-330 ventilator systems for the Pulmonary Department at the Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center in Temple, Texas. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation aims to replace outdated equipment, ensuring compliance with current clinical standards, improving reliability, and enhancing patient safety. Proposals are due May 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
This procurement requires the supply and delivery of twenty (20) NKV-330 ventilator systems, including trolleys, accessories, and two (2) NPPV CapONE Masks (Large and Medium) per system. Key requirements include installation, setup, verification, testing, and training for clinical staff. Equipment must be new, fully operational, and meet VA, FDA, and ISO standards. Salient characteristics include integrated ETCO₂ and SpO₂ monitoring, transport-friendly design, versatile therapy modes (NIV, invasive ventilation, High Flow Oxygen Therapy), advanced synchrony and leak management, connectivity to Nihon Kohden systems, dual HEPA filtration, a large touchscreen, and at least 72 hours of data review capability. A minimum one-year warranty is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Performance Period: Base year only, commencing at the time of award.
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED.
- NAICS Code: 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing).
- Size Standard: 1250 Employees.
- Published Date: May 21, 2026.
- Questions Deadline: May 22, 2026, 9:00 AM Central Time.
- Proposal Due: May 29, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted via email to Janice.Malbon@va.gov with the subject line "Solicitation 36C25726Q0446 Respiratory Bedside Monitors." Submissions require three volumes: Volume 1 (Technical Capability, no pricing), Volume 2 (Price, all-inclusive Firm-Fixed-Price unit amounts), and Volume 3 (Past Performance, up to 3 references). Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable responsible offeror, based on evaluation of Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.
Eligibility & Notes
This is an UNRESTRICTED acquisition. Offerors must provide an authorized distributor letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and state the manufacturing country of origin. A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) will be required due to potential involvement with Protected Health Information (PHI). Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Tungsten Network.