The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the VISN 22 Long Beach Network Contracting Office, issued a Sources Sought Notice for a Patient Monitoring Module, specifically the IntelliVue BIS Module by Philips. This request seeks information for planning purposes and is not a solicitation. The purpose is to gauge the availability of qualified vendors capable of meeting specified salient characteristics essential for monitoring consciousness and sedation in clinical settings. Key features required include the provision of numerics and high-resolution trends for anesthetic dosage formulation, reduction of recovery times, and prevention of oversedation in critically ill patients. Interested companies are encouraged to respond with a capabilities statement detailing how their offerings meet the listed characteristics, their business size status, and whether they are a manufacturer or authorized distributor. Responses are due by March 14, 2025. This notice indicates a strategic planning initiative by the VA to identify potential suppliers while aligning with federal procurement regulations without committing to a solicitation.
This document serves as a Request for Information (RFI) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the VISN 22 Long Beach Network Contracting Office. It is aimed at gathering information about potential suppliers capable of providing a Patient Monitoring Module, specifically the Philips IntelliVue BIS Module, to enhance patient monitoring in healthcare settings. The RFI outlines the salient characteristics desired in the product, which include monitoring consciousness and sedation, assisting with anesthetic dosages, reducing recovery time, and preventing oversedation.
Interested companies are encouraged to respond with details about their capabilities, including compliance with the relevant NAICS classification, business size, and ability to meet the specified characteristics. Additional inquiries cover the vendor’s business structure, FDA clearances, contract history, and other regulatory considerations. Responses will guide the VA in future procurement decisions but do not constitute a formal solicitation, ensuring that potential responders understand the non-binding nature of their submissions. The deadline for response submissions is March 14, 2025.
The document's primary purpose is to assess market capabilities and inform planning for future procurement actions concerning medical monitoring equipment, forming part of the VA’s broader initiative to enhance healthcare delivery.