Stryker Life-Pak defibrillators
Overview
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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 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center (CC) has issued a Sources Sought announcement for market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing Stryker Life-Pak defibrillators and associated equipment. This effort aims to inform the NIH/CC's acquisition strategy for a future procurement. Responses are due by noon on June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The NIH/CC is seeking to purchase a total of 49 Stryker Life-Pak 35 defibrillators: 36 low configuration and 13 high configuration units. All equipment must be new, unused, FDA approved, and UL 60601 certified. The defibrillators must be compatible with existing CC-wide systems, including LifePak 15, LifePak 20e, and CR2 AED models, and their supplies. The requirement also includes a comprehensive list of accessories such as power cords, AC adapters, storage bags, reusable sensors, skin temperature sensors, printer kits, crash cart stands, various therapy and ECG cables, patient simulators, and specialized testing equipment (e.g., Fluke Impulse 7000DP, ProSim 8P, ESA710-US). A one-time purchase is anticipated, with delivery required within 8 weeks of award. Trade-in options for older LP20E and LP15 V4 High models are available.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing)
- PSC Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, by noon ET
- Published: June 8, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties, particularly Small Businesses, must submit responses via email to ryssa.nix@nih.gov with the subject line "Response to NIH-OD-SS-26-005413". Submissions must include:
- SAM UEI Number
- Company Name, Address, City, State, Zip Code
- Company Point of Contact, Email Address, and Telephone Number
- Current GSA Schedule (if applicable)
- Socioeconomic Status (e.g., HUBZone, 8a, Small Business, WOSB, VOSB), validated in SAM.gov
- A capability statement detailing qualifications and ability to perform the described work.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is market research to identify qualified Small Businesses. All offerors must be registered and have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought announcement only and not a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The Government will not pay for any costs associated with responding. All communications regarding this notice must be directed to the contracting office; direct contact with the customer is prohibited. No subcontracting opportunities are anticipated.