6515--Q-NRG (plus) METABOLIC MONITOR
ID: 36C26025Q0042Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 20, is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for the Q-NRG+ (plus) Metabolic Monitor and associated equipment. This procurement aims to gather information on the availability and capability of qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), and other suppliers to meet the specified requirements, which include advanced gas analysis technology and compatibility with both spontaneously breathing and ventilated patients. The selected vendor will be responsible for delivering new equipment, ensuring rapid warm-up times, and providing necessary manuals and warranty information, with responses due by October 30, 2024, to Contract Specialist Phillip Folger at phillip.folger@va.gov. Interested parties must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide detailed capability statements along with references for similar commodities.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Phillip FolgerContract Specialist
    (360) 816-2790
    phillip.folger@va.gov
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    The Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 20 is a market research initiative aimed at identifying potential sources for a Q-NRG+ (plus) Metabolic Monitor and associated equipment. The notice specifies a firm-fixed price supply purchase, and responses are sought predominantly from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), and other qualified suppliers, though it remains unrestricted for any capable provider. Interested contractors must submit their qualifications, including a capability statement and references for similar commodities. The salient characteristics required for the metabolic monitor include accurate gas analysis through mixing chamber technology, compatibility with both spontaneously breathing and ventilated patients, a rechargeable battery, and rapid warm-up for efficient use. Responses are due by October 30, 2024, via email to Contract Specialist Phillip Folger, highlighting the necessity of SAM registration and the stipulation that all provided equipment must be new. This notice does not constitute a solicitation for bids, indicating that it serves only to gather information regarding market capabilities.
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