J065--J065 | Laerdal Medical Corporation SMA for Lung Simulator & Manikin
ID: 36C26126Q0160Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/184e90a0ead746519c64864da01642b2/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking contractors to provide software solutions, preventive maintenance, and warranty services for its simulation training equipment, specifically one ALS 5000 Lung Simulator, three Laerdal ALS manikins, and one Laerdal 3G manikin. The objective is to enhance healthcare training tools, improve patient safety, and ensure operational efficiency through reliable service and maintenance plans, which include inspections, calibrations, and software updates. Interested contractors must submit their capability statements, including their socioeconomic status, legal name, Unique Entity ID, relevant experience, and a price estimate for the services, by email to Gary Christensen at gary.christensen@va.gov by November 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM PDT. The applicable NAICS code is 811210, with a small business size standard of $34 million.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Gary ChristensenContract Specialist
    (650) 493-5000
    gary.christensen@va.gov
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    36C26126Q0160.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C26126Q0160) for contractors to provide software solutions, preventive maintenance, and warranty services for Laerdal Medical Corporation lung simulators and manikins. This is a preliminary announcement, not a solicitation, seeking information to determine procurement strategy. The VA requires services for one ALS 5000 Lung Simulator, three Laerdal ALS manikins, and one Laerdal 3G manikin. The NAICS code is 811210 ($34.0 Million small business size standard). Interested contractors must submit capability statements via email to gary.christensen@va.gov by November 14, 2025, 1:00 PM PDT, including socioeconomic status, legal name, Unique Entity ID, point of contact, relevant experience, subcontracting plans, GSA contract number (if applicable), and a price estimate for specified items and services for a base year from January 1, 2026, to December 30, 2026.
    Statement of Work - Manikin lung simulator.pdf
    The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS) seeks a partner to provide software solutions, preventive maintenance, and warranty services for its simulation training equipment. This includes one ALS 5000 Lung Simulator, three Laerdal ALS manikins, and one Laerdal 3G manikin. The goal is to optimize simulation tools for healthcare training, improve patient safety, and ensure operational efficiencies through reliable software updates and reduced equipment downtime. The scope of work involves a yearly warranty and service plan for the ASL 5000, including inspections, calibration, and part replacements. For the Laerdal manikins, the contractor will provide an on-site service plan with software updates, routine care, testing, and an extended warranty covering materials, manufacturing, workmanship, and return-to-bench service. The contract also outlines stringent security requirements for unclassified information, access to VA systems, information custodial language, HIPAA compliance, security incident investigation protocols with liquidated damages for data breaches, security controls compliance testing, and mandatory privacy and records management training for contractor employees.
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