Brand Name or Equal Transcutaneous CO2 Monitor
ID: 36C4425Q0700Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/83f9ecff69e54c27a004c67d7803f651/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to procure a Transcutaneous CO2 Monitor, specifically the CombiM model, for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in Pennsylvania. This equipment is essential for monitoring carbon dioxide and oxygen levels in patients, adhering to specific technical requirements such as automatic calibration and compact design. The full solicitation for this small business set-aside opportunity is expected to be published on SAM.GOV around May 30, 2025, and interested parties should direct inquiries in writing to Contract Specialist Joanne Skaff at joanne.skaff@va.gov.

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    Joanne Skaff
    joanne.skaff@va.gov
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    36C24425Q0700 presol.docx
    The document is a presolicitation notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announcing an upcoming procurement for a Transcutaneous CO2 Monitor, specifically referencing the CombiM brand. It indicates that the request is for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in Pennsylvania and emphasizes that the solicitation will be set aside for small businesses. The full solicitation is expected to be published on SAM.GOV around May 30, 2025. Interested parties must monitor the site for updates and are responsible for registering in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. Queries regarding the solicitation must be directed in writing to the Contract Specialist, Joanne Skaff, as phone inquiries are not accepted. The notice clarifies that it does not obligate the government to award a contract or incur costs related to proposal preparations. Overall, the document serves to inform potential offerors about the forthcoming contract opportunity and the requirements associated with it.
    CombiM Transcutaneous CO2 Monitor Salient Characteristics.docx
    The VAPHS is seeking a transcutaneous CO2 monitor with specific technical requirements for medical use, referencing the Radiometer CombiM model. The device must be electrically powered (100-240 V, 50-60 Hz) and equipped with a rechargeable battery. Essential features include the capability to measure both transcutaneous carbon dioxide and oxygen tension, along with automatic calibration. The monitor should be compact, adhering to maximum dimensions of 52 inches in width and 98 inches in length, with a touch screen of at least 6.5 inches. Additionally, it must provide display updates every two seconds, supported by a minimum CPU specification of AMD ETX LX800 at 500 MHz. This document serves as a guideline for potential bidders, detailing the equipment’s specifications necessary for compliance with healthcare standards in federal and local settings.
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