6515--Oxygen Units Airvos

Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought

This document is an RFI issued solely for information and planning purposes, not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information on potential qualified sources capable of providing specific Fisher & Paykel Airvo 3 Respiratory Support Devices and related accessories. The goal is to gather market information to aid in future acquisition decisions.

• Manufacturer: Fisher & Paykel
• Item 1: Airvo 3 Base Respiratory Support Device (PT301US) - Qty 5
• Item 2: Airvo 3 HPO Dual-Input Manifold (900PT460D) - Qty 5
• Item 3: Pole Stand, Hospital Pole for my Airvo 2 and Airvo 2 on wheels - Qty 5
• Item 4: Oxygen Bottle Holder (900PT427) - Qty 5
• Item 5: C-Clamp 25 mm - Qty 5
• Item 6: 10' DISS female hex by female hand tight (HA-U1C4-02414) - Qty 5
• Item 7: 2' DISS female hex by female hand tight (HA-U1C4-00894) - Qty 10

The device must:

• Deliver high flow warmed and humidified oxygen to spontaneously breathing patients.
• Have an integrated battery lasting up to 40 minutes with status indicators.
• Feature an integrated blender with high-pressure oxygen input for precise FiO2 (21%-100%).
• Automatically adjust O2 input to meet target FiO2.
• Allow screen locking to prevent accidental changes.
• Provide visual and auditory alarms grouped by urgency (low, medium, high) with suggested actions.
• Display a visual reminder for air filter changes.

Interested companies should provide:

• Company name, address, point of contact.

• Capabilities statement addressing how they meet or cannot meet the salient characteristics, with explanations.

• Feedback on salient characteristics.

• Business size status (SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, Large, etc.) and confirmation of small business status under the identified NAICS code.

• Confirmation if they are the manufacturer, authorized distributor, or can provide a solution.

• For large businesses: designated/authorized distributors' information.

• For small businesses: details on any alteration, assembly, or modification of items.

• Explanation of compliance with Limitations on Subcontracting (13 CFR § 125.6).

• Confirmation if items are Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS).

• For Non-Manufacturers: confirmation of compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule.

• Confirmation of Buy American Act compliance and country of origin.

• Lead time for delivery.

• FDA clearance status (if applicable).

• Information on existing Federal Government contracts (FSS, GSA, etc.) and availability of items on those contracts.

• General pricing (for market research only).

• SAM.gov Unique Entity ID.

• Responses must be submitted via email to @VA.gov.

• Telephone responses will not be accepted.

• Responses must be received by a specified deadline (not provided in the text).

• Responses are for planning purposes only and do not constitute an offer or a commitment to contract.

• Responders are responsible for all associated costs.

• This RFI does not guarantee a future solicitation or add bidders to a list.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Sources Sought notice for Oxygen Units, specifically related to the VA San Diego Healthcare System. The purpose is to gather information on potential sources for these units.

• The document references "Oxygen Units" as the product of interest.

• A "Sources Sought Oxygen Units" document is attached for more details.

• Not specified in the provided text.

• The response date is May 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time, Los Angeles, USA.

• Not specified in the provided text.

• Solicitation Number: 36C26226Q0816

• Product/Service Code: 6515

• NAICS Code: 339112

• Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, Long Beach CA 90815.

• Place of Performance: VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego CA 92161.

• Point of Contact: Carlo Manuel (carlo.manuel@va.gov, 562-503-7111).