6835--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Inhales Nitric-Oxide Gas WEST HAVEN VAMC
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- 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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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the WEST HAVEN VAMC, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Inhaled Nitric Oxide (INO) Gas. This procurement aims to acquire INOmax for therapeutic use in patients undergoing or recovering from heart surgery who develop pulmonary hypertension. The government intends to procure from Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. Responses from interested parties are due by February 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the provision and maintenance of INOmax, which is used to improve heart function and reduce blood pressure in the lungs by causing pulmonary vasodilation. INOmax, a naturally occurring chemical, helps dilate vessels in the lungs, allowing easier blood flow, supplying oxygen, removing carbon dioxide, and reducing pulmonary hypertension. It also aids in decreasing lung inflammation. The INO equipment is already on-site at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System (VACT).
Key Requirements
The vendor must supply and maintain the following:
- Complete INOmax DSIR machine with associated parts.
- INO gas cylinders (800PPM).
- Calibration gases NO and NO2.
- A backup INO blender.
- Monthly checks and replacement of INO tanks by the manufacturer. The recommended vendor is Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, which supplies the INO tank, machine for use, and necessary disposables.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Solicitation Number: 36C24126Q0240
- Place of Performance: VA Connecticut Healthcare System, 950 Campbell Ave., West Haven, CT 06516.
- Period of Performance: Vendor shall deliver items and check tanks monthly.
- Response Due: February 12, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Published: February 5, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source. The government intends to award a contract without full and open competition. However, interested parties who believe they can provide the required Inhaled Nitric Oxide (INO) Gas and associated services, meeting the stated specifications, should submit their capabilities to the contracting officer by the specified response date. No specific evaluation criteria for such submissions are detailed in this notice.
Set-Aside
No set-aside designation is specified for this Notice of Intent.
Additional Notes
- Contact: Phillip Crockett, Contract Officer, Phillip.crockett@va.gov, 802-295-9363 x5199.
- NAICS Code: 325412.
- Product Service Code: 6835 (Medical Gases).