Anesthesia Testing Equipment
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 Thomas E Creek - Amarillo VA Healthcare System, is conducting market research (Sources Sought) to identify potential sources for Anesthesia Testing Equipment. This equipment is crucial for the Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Department to perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on a wide range of ventilators and other medical devices with pneumatic gas flows. Responses are due by May 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The required equipment must be capable of testing virtually all models of ventilators, including adult, pediatric, anesthesia, neonatal, and high-frequency types. It must also test anesthesia gas delivery machines (measuring Desflurane, Sevoflurane, Isoflurane, Halothane concentrations), air-oxygen blenders, medical insufflators, oxygen concentrators, CPAPs, and other pneumatic gas flow devices.
Specific equipment sought includes:
- TSI Certifier Plus Full Kit (BC Group, Model 4080-F)
- TSI Certifier Plus Low Flow Kit (BC Group, Model 4082)
- Riken Anesthetic Agent Analyzer (BC Group, Model FL-8000P)
- Anesthetic Agent Analyzer (BT, CO2, AutoID, Mix) (BC Group, Model AA-8100)
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (for market research)
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, 11:00 AM CT
- Published Date: May 7, 2026
- Place of Performance: San Antonio, TX
Compliance Requirements
Any provided equipment and associated services must conform to applicable standards, including NFPA-99, UL OSHA, VA, CDRH, and manufacturer performance standards.
Response Requirements
Interested businesses should provide the following information:
- Business Name and Address
- Point of Contact (Name, Phone, Email)
- SAM UID Number and SAM Registration Status/Expiration
- NAICS Code (339112)
- Business Size (Small or Large)
- Type of Business (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB)
- GSA or VA FSS Contract Number (if applicable)
Submission Details
- Due Date: May 11, 2026, 11:00 AM Central Time
- Submit To: Rafael Rodriguez at Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov
- Subject Line: 36C25726Q0506, Sources Sought Notice
Disclaimer
This is a market research notice only and not a solicitation. Responses are not considered offers and will not result in a binding contract. All costs incurred in responding are the responsibility of the respondent.