VISN 21 Defibrillator Replacement

This document is an amendment to Solicitation Number 36C26126Q0651, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21. The amendment, identified as 0001, was issued on May 27, 2026, and officially suspends the quote due date for the solicitation until further notice. This suspension is a direct result of a Government Accountability Office (GAO) protest. The amendment explicitly states that all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect. David J. Alvarez is the Contracting Officer responsible for this amendment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 is seeking proposals for a Defibrillator Replacement Program across five VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) stations: Las Vegas, Reno, Palo Alto, Fresno, and Northern California (Sacramento and Martinez). This solicitation, reference number 36C26126Q0651, aims to replace end-of-life legacy defibrillators with new Zenix Monitor/Defibrillators or equal, along with associated accessories like SurePower batteries, chargers, cases, and deployment support for software solutions. The contract period for the base year is July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The procurement specifies minimum requirements for the new defibrillators, including dimensions, weight, battery type, display, integrated features, and clinical capabilities. Contractors are also required to handle the trade-in of existing Zoll R-Series, Zoll X-Series, and Lifepak 15 units. Key dates include a solicitation issue date of May 13, 2026, with questions due by May 21, 2026, and offers due by June 2, 2026. All communications regarding the solicitation must be sent via email to David J. Alvarez. The acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Businesses, with a NAICS code of 334510 and a size standard of 1250 employees. The document also outlines contract administration data, invoicing procedures (electronic submission upon delivery and government acceptance), and various FAR and VAAR clauses incorporated by reference, including those related to contract terms, conditions, payment, and security prohibitions.

The Brand Name or Equal Worksheet v2.0 outlines the salient characteristics for an automated external defibrillator (AED) and manual defibrillator, likely for a federal, state, or local government procurement. The document details extensive physical, operational, clinical, and configuration features. Key specifications include maximum dimensions of 9.4 x 10.3 x 8.6 inches and a weight of 13.2 pounds with battery. It must include an AC power cord, a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and a 5-year hospital warranty. The device needs to function as both adult and pediatric AED, with an English operational manual. Physical features include an 800x600 color LCD touchscreen, integrated printer, self-test capability with pre-connected electrodes, and dual sensor CPR feedback. It requires compatibility with Masimo and Nellcor Pulse Oximetry, Non-Invasive Blood Pressure, and Mainstream End-tidal CO2. The device offers extensive configuration options for AED or Manual mode, critical care transport, and password-protected IT menus. Clinical features cover high-current rectilinear biphasic waveform defibrillation, pediatric-specific AED algorithms, and specific adult and pediatric CPR electrodes with color-coded packaging. Audiovisual CPR coaching includes numeric displays for depth and rate, visual and audio prompts, and a metronome. It also features ventilation volume indicators, compression artifact filtering, non-invasive pacing, and rapid shock capabilities (under 5 seconds). Specialized modules include a Vitals Display for TBI patients and a Shock Conversion Estimator. A secondary tablet provides real-time case data and playback functionality.