Q201--Home Sleep Apnea Testing Services
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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), Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing Home Sleep Apnea Testing Services in Biloxi, MS. The primary interest is in Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), though responses from other small businesses and even other than small businesses are welcome for market research purposes. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. Responses are due by April 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.
Scope of Work
The VA aims to expand its in-house Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) program to improve access, decrease wait times, reduce community spending, and enhance diagnosis/treatment for sleep-disordered breathing. Required services include:
- Device Capabilities: Must differentiate central sleep apnea, register sleep time/state (REM/non-REM), have a low failure rate, and report AHI, RDI, ODI, heart rate, oximetry, actigraphy, body position, snoring, and chest motion. Devices can be disposable or non-disposable.
- System Compatibility: Services must be compatible with the VA Somnoware system.
- Service Process: Vendors will receive orders, prepare/ship devices, contact patients, provide return shipping labels, review returned studies, upload results to Somnoware, retest at no cost if data is insufficient, and offer 24/7 technical support.
- Financial: The contract must require no upfront costs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- Set-Aside: Primarily seeking Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Central Time
- Published: April 20, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a Capabilities Statement via email to rene.impey@va.gov. The statement should include:
- Contractor name, Point(s) of contact name, Address, Telephone number, Email address.
- Company's business size, UEI#, CAGE Code.
- Proof of authorized dealer status and any required qualifying certifications.
- Confirmation of business size (SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A) under NAICS 339112.
- Details of any existing Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), GSA, FSS, IDIQ, and/or BPA contracts, including contract numbers.
Eligibility & Notes
To be considered for a future award, interested parties must be registered, active, and verified in SAM.gov and the SBA Small Business Search. Veteran-owned small businesses are reminded of VETS-4212 reporting requirements.