Digital Transcutaneous Monitor to Measure Blood Gases
ID: 36C24426Q0075Type: Sources Sought
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

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Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/38e67055ec664baa9f0ea2aeb9001b17/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding a digital transcutaneous monitor to measure blood gases for its Sleep Laboratory. The required device must accurately measure transcutaneous oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, pulse rate, relative heating power, and vital signs, while also featuring a US 3-prong AC power supply with battery backup, a digital display, auditory alarms, and compatibility with the Lab’s Somnostar v 11.4 Sleep System. This procurement is crucial for enhancing patient monitoring during sleep studies, ensuring accurate and reliable data collection. Interested parties must respond by November 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, providing necessary company information, socio-economic status, a capability statement, and a Letter of Authorization from the OEM, with all inquiries directed to Nathan Lohr at nathan.lohr@va.gov.

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    Nathan Lohr
    (412) 628-3595
    nathan.lohr@va.gov
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    Sources Sought_36C24426Q0075.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C24426Q0075) for a digital transcutaneous monitor to measure blood gases for its Sleep Laboratory. This is not a solicitation for bids but an information-gathering notice. The required device must measure transcutaneous oxygen, carbon dioxide tension, pulse rate, relative heating power, and vital signs. Salient characteristics include US 3-prong AC power with battery backup, a digital display, auditory alarms, and compatibility with the Lab’s Somnostar v 11.4 Sleep System. Interested parties must have active SAM registration and provide company information, socio-economic status (NAICS 334510), a capability statement, and relevant literature by November 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST. Responses, including a Letter of Authorization from the OEM and product specifications, should be emailed to Nathan Lohr at nathan.lohr@va.gov.
    Sources Sought_36C24426Q0075.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C24426Q0075) for a digital transcutaneous monitor to measure blood gases for its Sleep Laboratory. This is not a solicitation for bids, but an information-gathering notice. The required device must measure transcutaneous oxygen and carbon dioxide, pulse rate, relative heating power, and vital signs. It needs a US 3-prong AC power with battery backup, digital display, auditory alarms, and compatibility with Somnostar v 11.4 Sleep System. Responses are due by November 14, 2025, 4:00 PM EST, and must include company information, socio-economic status (NAICS 334510), a capability statement, OEM Letter of Authorization, and product brochure. All interested parties must have an active SAM registration. Questions should be emailed to Nathan Lohr at nathan.lohr@va.gov.
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