6515--Purchase and Delivery of Noninvasive Cardiac Output Monitoring System
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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), Network Contracting Office 16, is soliciting offers via a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of one Noninvasive Cardiac Output Monitoring System. This unrestricted acquisition aims to procure a Starling CMMST5 system (or equal) for the Central Arkansas Veterans Hospital (CAVHS) in North Little Rock, AR. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract. Proposals are due by May 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and project management necessary to deliver, install, calibrate, validate, and train staff on one noninvasive cardiac output and hemodynamic monitoring system. The system, intended for the CAVHS Emergency Medicine department, must support patient acuity levels 1-5 and provide comprehensive hemodynamic data for real-time clinical decision-making. Key functionalities include guiding fluid management, reducing risks associated with invasive catheters, and preventing fluid overload or deficit. The system must be non-invasive, safe, comfortable, capable of continuous monitoring, portable, flexible, and feature data connectivity. Deliverables include the monitoring unit, sensors, software, manuals, installation report, training documentation, warranty paperwork, and a serial number list.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: 60 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO). Delivery within 30 days ARO, installation/training within 15 days post-delivery, and full completion within 60 days ARO.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 339112
- Offer Due Date: May 27, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT
- Published Date: May 19, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically via email to T Miller, Contract Specialist, at t.miller@va.gov. The email subject line must be "36C25626Q0811 – Noninvasive Cardiac Output Monitoring System". Proposals must include separate volumes for Technical Capability (meeting minimum salient characteristics), Collection Schedule (maximum 2 pages), and Price (reasonableness, completeness, fairness). Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
Eligibility
All respondents must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) must be verified by the VA Center for Verification (VetCert) at the time of proposal submission to receive contract awards.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes relevant FAR and VAAR clauses. Offerors proposing an 'equal' product must fully meet all Salient Characteristics and provide manufacturer documentation and a cross-reference matrix.