6640--Avoximeter 1000E MEDVAMC See attached/Within for details
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 Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC), is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for the future procurement of Avoximeter 1000E equipment and related supplies. This is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due by June 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
The government is seeking information on vendors capable of providing:
- AVOXimeter 1000E (Qty: 2)
- AVOX 1000E 100 PK of Cuvettes (Qty: 1)
- Avox-4 CO-Oximeter Ctrl Level, 3x10x1, 7mL (Qty: 1)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Small Business Concerns are encouraged to respond. The anticipated SBA size standard for NAICS code 334516 (Laboratory Analytical Instrument Manufacturing) is 1,000 employees.
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, by 4:00 PM CST
- Published: June 9, 2026
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Laboratory Analytical Instrument Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
Submission & Evaluation
Vendors are requested to respond to specific questions to assist the government in market research and procurement strategy determination. Responses should address:
- Manufacturing location of requested items.
- Manufacturer's business size (Small/Large) and compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR).
- Whether the vendor is an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts.
- Vendor's company name, points of contact, business size, and Unique Entity ID.
- Vendor's small business status (SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A) for NAICS code 334516, with proof of qualifications.
- Availability under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), GSA Schedule, IDIQ, or BPA, including contract numbers.
- Estimated market research pricing for the required items/equipment.
Additional Notes
- Responses must be submitted via email to steven.berkeley@va.gov with the subject line: "Avoximeter 1000E NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME."
- Documents should be in Microsoft Word format, 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins.
- The VA does not accept grey market items; authorized distributor letters must be attached.
- Information provided will be used solely for market research and will not be released outside the MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contract Team.