6515--TUC/678_TWITCHVIEW 2 - NERVE SYST
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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), specifically the VA Tucson Healthcare System, has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis (RFI) to identify qualified sources for a TwitchView 2 Monitor System and accessories. This system is crucial for assessing neuromuscular blockade/muscle relaxation in patients during surgery. This is for information and planning purposes only and is NOT a solicitation. Responses will help the VA determine appropriate acquisition decisions, including potential set-asides.
Scope of Need
The VA Tucson Healthcare System requires the TwitchView 2 Monitor System (brand name or equal) and associated accessories. Key items include 11 TwitchView 2 Systems with pole mounts, 11 Phillips XLR Interface Cables, 1 case of Adult Electrode Arrays, 1 day of in-service training, and 1 System Tester.
Salient Characteristics
The required system must be a quantitative neuromuscular transmission monitoring system utilizing EMG technology. It must provide objective measurement of neuromuscular blockade and recovery, supporting Train of Four (TOF) and Post Tetanic Count (PTC) monitoring with an Auto PTC mode. Essential features include real-time waveform display, EMG waveform analysis with noise cancellation, validation against clinical gold standards (e.g., mechanomyography), and reliable identification of TOFR ≥ 0.90. The device needs to be ruggedized for OR environments, include durable patient cables, sterile single-use electrodes, a universal OR mounting arm, and support multiple electrode sizes. It must allow single-button operation, automatically display key parameters, maintain continuous monitoring, and support EMR integration (Epic, Cerner, Innovian) for data export. The system must have FDA 510(k) clearance, comply with medical electrical standards, include visual/audible alerts, operate with standard medical-grade power, and come with a minimum 5-year hardware warranty.
Submission & Set-Aside
This is a Sources Sought notice. The VA encourages submissions from all business sizes, including HubZone, 8(a), Small, Small Disadvantaged, Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), relative to NAICS 334510 (size standard 1250 employees). The VA will consider setting aside a future solicitation for VOSB or SDVOSB if two or more certified businesses are identified.
Response Details
- Response Due: June 16, 2026, by 6:00 am Pacific Time.
- Submission Method: Written inquiries via email to Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov.
- Required Information: Company name, address, contact details, DUNS, business size classification, FSS/GSA contract details (if applicable), manufacturing information, and Buy American Act compliance, including identification of any domestic alternatives.
- Place of Performance: VA Tucson Healthcare System, 3601 South 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85723.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation. Responses will not be considered adequate for any future solicitation.