6515--NKV-330 Series Ventilator System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Shreveport, LA, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential vendors capable of providing NKV-330 Series Ventilator Systems or Equal. This market research aims to define the procurement strategy for a future solicitation. Responses are due April 1, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought notice seeks information from industry to determine potential sources for eight (8) NKV-330 Series Ventilator Systems or Equal. The requirement includes furnishing, delivery, installation, commissioning, initial clinical user training, technical documentation, warranty, and service support. The VA will use this information to assess market capabilities, potential competition levels, and general market pricing to inform the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a forthcoming solicitation.
Key Requirements
The ventilator systems must meet salient characteristics including:
- Integrated dual HEPA filtration.
- Primary non-invasive ventilation.
- Integrated ETCO2 and SpO2 monitoring.
- High flow oxygen therapy software as a standard option.
- Full disclosure with 72 hours of continuous waveforms stored.
- Must not be under an FDA recall. Delivery is required NLT 120 days ARO after ATO-C certification, with installation and training NLT five weeks after delivery. A two-year equipment warranty and one-year third-party product warranty are required.
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors should submit:
- A Capabilities/Qualifications Statement, including an overview of proposed solution(s) and product description.
- A completed market research table questionnaire (attached to the original notice).
- Estimated market research pricing. Responses are limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins, in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 334510, Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
- Size Standard: 1,250 employees
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage); Small Business Concerns are encouraged to respond.
- Response Due: April 1, 2026, by 2:00 P.M. Central Time
- Published: March 27, 2026
Submission Instructions
Responses must be emailed to jeneice.matthews@va.gov. The subject line must read: "Sources Sought 36C25626Q0555 NKV-330 Series Ventilator System or Equal Overton Brooks VAMC".
Important Notes
This is solely a Sources Sought notice for market research; it is not a solicitation or request for competitive quotes. The VA will not reimburse costs incurred for responding. All interested parties must demonstrate their capability. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).