Sources Sought: Anesthesia Machines, Tulsa, OK, September 2025
ID: PKG072_CHIP-INType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors to express interest in supplying Anesthesia Machines for the new Tulsa VA Medical Center (VAMC), which is scheduled for completion by September 2025. The procurement aims to gather market research on vendors' capabilities to provide specific anesthesia equipment, including the GE Aisys CS2 Anesthesia Delivery Systems, along with necessary accessories and training for VA staff. This equipment is critical for ensuring the facility is fully operational and capable of delivering patient care starting January 2026. Interested vendors must submit their responses, adhering to a five-page limit and specific email formatting, to Monica Christopher at monica.christopher@va.gov by the designated deadline.

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    Monica Christopher
    monica.christopher@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking expressions of interest from vendors for the provision of anesthesia machines as part of preparations for the new Tulsa VA Medical Center, scheduled to open in September 2025. This Sources Sought Notice serves as a request for information (RFI) for market research, not as a solicitation or a contract offer. Interested vendors must demonstrate their qualifications, express their ability to meet the requirements outlined, and respond via email with specified details. The required equipment includes five Aisys CS2 Anesthesia Delivery Systems, along with various accessories and software to ensure they operate efficiently in a clinical setting. The notice emphasizes the necessity for installation and staff training to coincide with the delivery timeline. Vendors are encouraged to provide both their company qualifications and recent experience with similar projects, while also addressing compliance with specific regulations. The aim of this RFI is to assist the VA in developing its acquisition strategy, although it does not obligate the department to award a contract or reimburse any related costs incurred by respondents. The document serves as a call-to-action for industry partners to engage with the VA, signaling an opportunity for collaboration in enhancing veteran healthcare services.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for vendors to express interest in supplying Anesthesia Machines for the new Tulsa VA Medical Center (VAMC), scheduled for completion by September 2025. This notice, classified as a Request for Information (RFI), aims to gather market research without obligating the government to procure goods or services. Vendors are to submit responses indicating their capability to provide the required anesthesia equipment, which includes specific models and accessories, detailing their experience and qualifications in similar contracts. Respondents must adhere to submission guidelines, including a five-page limit and specified email formatting. Key consideration will be given to the vendor's experience with similar projects and compliance with regulations such as the Buy American Act. The document outlines the necessary coordination for delivery and installation and specifies the training requirements for VA staff. The ultimate goal is to ensure the Tulsa VAMC is equipped with the requisite anesthesia technology to facilitate patient care starting January 2026, once operational.
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