The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for a COSMED Q-NRG+ Indirect Calorimetry Device to Baxter Healthcare Corporation for use at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. This specialized device is crucial for the care of critically ill patients, as it aids in optimizing nutrition and reducing mortality rates, particularly for those who are mechanically ventilated or spontaneously breathing. The contractor will be responsible for the delivery, setup, and annual maintenance of the device, which must meet specific operational requirements. Interested vendors are invited to submit their qualifications by November 20, 2024, to the Contracting Officer, Mickeya Linzie, at mickeya.linzie@va.gov, although the VA is not obligated to consider alternative bids.