6515--NX EQ Monitors: Physio: Hemodialysis (VA-26-00027838)
Overview
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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 Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify vendors capable of providing Monitors - Physio: Hemodialysis from Fresenius USA, Inc. This is a planning notice to gather market information for a potential national single Requirements contract. Responses are due January 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Fresenius USA, Inc. Monitors - Physio: Hemodialysis products, designed to measure oxygen saturation/hematocrit during hemodialysis treatment. Key items include:
- CLIN 0001: Crit-Line IV Color Touchscreen Monitor
- CLIN 0002: CLiC Device, Photo-Optical Sensor Clip
- CLIN 0003: Bloodline, CombiSet (Bloodline + Blood Chamber) SMARTECH with HeparinLine
- CLIN 0004: Bloodline, CombiSet (Bloodline + Blood Chamber) SMARTECH without Heparin Line
- CLIN 0005: Blood Chambers, Disposable, Sterile, Single-Use, Optical Cuvette
Salient characteristics for CLINs 0001-0002 include FDA approval for non-invasive measurement of hematocrit, hemoglobin, oxygen saturation, and blood volume change; a touchscreen interface with graphical/trendline feedback; visual/audible alerts; capability to print and store monitoring sessions; compatibility with other hemodialysis systems; and pole-mounting capability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Planning Notice (not a commitment to award)
- Anticipated Duration: One (1) 12-month base period with four (4) 12-month option periods
- NAICS Codes: 334510 (Endoscopic equipment, electromedical, manufacturing) and 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies)
- Response Due: January 23, 2026, 11:59 AM Eastern Time
- Published: January 13, 2026
Eligibility & Submission Requirements
- Set-Aside: No set-aside specified. The requirement is for a Brand Name product from Fresenius USA, Inc., under FAR clause 6.103-1 (Only one responsible source).
- Responses must include: Company name and address, SAM UEI/CAGE Code, business size, manufacturer/distributor details (including manufacturer info if a distributor), country of origin for products, ability to provide uninterrupted national supply, and technical literature demonstrating compliance with salient characteristics (for "or-equal" items).
- Small business distributors must provide a valid letter of authorization from the manufacturer.
- Capabilities Statements are optional but must specifically address the outlined questions.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning and informational purposes only. The information provided is subject to change and does not bind the Government to solicit or award a competitive contract. The Contracting Officer is Hosea Berkley (hosea.berkley@va.gov, 202-276-2991) at the Strategic Acquisition Center Fredericksburg (36C10G).