Blood Pressure Monitors Bluetooth Enabled (BPM- BTE) Request for Information (RFI)
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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) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for Automatic Bluetooth Blood Pressure Monitors (BPM) for Home-Use and associated items. This RFI aims to gather information on industry availability and business practices to inform future acquisition strategies. Responses are due by July 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. MDT.
Scope of Work / Requirements
The VA is seeking information on BPMs that meet specific Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs), including:
- Device Validation: FDA Premarket Notification 510K, clinical validation for accuracy, and equivalence to auscultation method per ISO 81060-2.
- Functionality: Automatic upper arm monitor with cuff, capable of multiple daily readings, easy to use, displays systolic/diastolic BP and pulse rate, and offers replacement cuffs in various sizes (16 cm – 44 cm circumference).
- Display & Features: LCD/LED display (at least 1"x2" or diagonal >3"), backlight, average reading feature, pressure rating indicator (per AHA 2025), and irregular heartbeat indicator.
- Power & Accessories: Battery operated (batteries included), AC port and adapter included, and a carrying case.
- Connectivity: Bluetooth-enabled, reliable pairing and syncing with iOS and Android, compatibility with VA’s Share My Health Data (SMHD) app, and achieving >=95% successful data transfer rate.
- Documentation & Warranty: English/Spanish instruction manuals, toll-free customer service, and at least a one-year warranty.
Vendors are also required to complete an Excel workbook (Attachment 1) with detailed market research questions covering company information, business structure, supply chain, FDA/ISO compliance, commercial practices, IT data/security (FedRAMP, NIST), and EDI capabilities.
Submission Details
Vendors must submit a capabilities statement, completed vendor responses addressing the MTRs, and the completed Excel workbook.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to both Bradley.Geghan@va.gov and Bryan.Crist@va.gov.
- Subject Line: For the main response, use "Attention: Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor “RFI – VENDOR NAME HERE”". For the Excel attachment, use “RFI # <insert RFI # here> Blood Pressure Monitors – Bluetooth Enabled (BPM-BTE)”.
- Deadline: July 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought. This is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
- Set-Aside: None specified at this market research stage. Vendors are requested to address their Business Size Classification (e.g., SDVOB, 8(a), Small Business).
- NAICS: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a 1000-employee size standard.
- Published Date: June 10, 2026.
Additional Notes
Responses will be used to determine potential small business participation and overall industry capability. Companies that responded to solicitation 36C79126Q0009_1 or attended the Industry Day do not need to respond. All expenses incurred by responders are their responsibility.