6515--Patient Monitor in support of the Central Iowa VAHCS
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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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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 Iowa VA Health Care System, is soliciting quotes for Philips IntelliVue MX750 Patient Monitors and Accessories. This procurement aims to replace existing MX800 monitors to ensure compatibility with current systems. This is a 100% Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Philips IntelliVue MX750 continuous patient bedside monitors, including necessary accessories, software, licensing, installation, and configuration. Key requirements include:
- Compatibility: Must integrate with the current Philips patient monitoring (PIC IX) system and network, existing multi-measurement modules (e.g., M3012A, M1116C, M3015A, G7M), and charting/anesthesia record-keeping systems (ICCA, CompuRecord).
- Functionality: Capable of sending data to EMRs, PDMs, and central monitoring stations. Must offer "plug and play" functionality without requiring additional infrastructure changes.
- Specifications: At least 19” full-color touchscreen (1920x1080 resolution), capable of displaying up to 8 waveforms, holding up to 4 modules, and weighing no more than 22 pounds (without accessories). Includes an ambient light sensor.
- Monitoring: Must support Blood Pressure (Invasive/Non-Invasive), Heart Rate, Respiration Rate, ECG, Sp02, End Tidal CO2, Temperature, Cardiac Output, and Arrhythmia monitoring.
- Accessories: Specific accessories include Thermal Array Recorder Module (M1116B/M1116C), 5 Lead ECG Trunk, 5 Leadset, 5mm Adult NIBP Air Hose, rainbowSET 10' Cable, Mounts, and M-Series cables.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1000 Employees.
- Place of Performance: Central Iowa VA Health Care System, 3600 30th St., Des Moines, IA 50310.
- Delivery: Installation and delivery must be coordinated with VHACIH, with delivery on or before September 30, 2026, and award no later than 60 days post-award.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) conducted under FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).
- Submission: Offers must be signed, dated, and submitted on SF 1449 or letterhead, including technical description, warranty, price, discount terms, and completed representations/certifications. Offerors must be registered and current in SAM.gov.
- Evaluation: Quotes will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering Technical Ability (Section B.2), a Letter of Authorization from the OEM, and Descriptive Literature.
Key Dates
- Technical Questions Due: June 3, 2026, by 10:00 AM CST.
- Quotes Due: June 10, 2026, by 10:00 AM CST.
Contact Information
All technical questions and quotes must be emailed to Marie Weathers, Contract Officer, at marie.weathers@va.gov.