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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 (NCO 12, Great Lakes Acquisition Center) to conduct market research for the procurement of a Parks Medical computerized Flo-Lab system for the North Chicago VAMC. The contracting office is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (ZIP 53214-1476), with the point of contact being Contracting Officer Matthew Hohl. The solicitation number is 36C25226Q0300, with a response deadline of March 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time. The product service code is 6515, and the applicable NAICS code is 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
The Parks Flo-Lab system must provide comprehensive vascular testing capabilities including Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI), Toe-Brachial Index (TBI), segmental pressures, pulse volume recordings (PVR), photoplethysmography (PPG), and Doppler studies for both arterial and venous protocols. The system must feature bi-directional Doppler with dual-frequency probes, automated multi-port cuff inflation supporting up to 12 cuffs, plethysmography integration with PPG sensors and accessory clips, Windows-based software with customizable protocols, DICOM and HL7 integration with Federal EHR, and a mobile cart-mounted touchscreen interface with wireless hand controls. The system must meet IEC 60601-1 and ISO 13485 standards and be HIPAA compliant, with onsite training for technologists included. Interested firms must submit responses including company information, SAM Unique ID, tax ID, business category classification (SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business, or Other Than Small Business), capability statements, and manufacturer authorization documentation. The Government is seeking information on the availability of qualified vendors across all business categories to support this acquisition decision.
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SUBJECT*
Source Sought Parks Medical computerized Flo-Lab for the North Chicago VAMC
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 53214-1476 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C25226Q0300 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 03-10-2026 11:59pm CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
SET-ASIDE
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6515 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 339112 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
36C252 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101
Milwaukee WI 53214-1476
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Officer Matthew Hohl Matthew.Hohl@va.gov Matthew.Hohl@va.gov
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
| ADDRESS |
| North Chicago VAMC |
60064
POSTAL CODE
COUNTRY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
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DESCRIPTION
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE.
The NCO 12, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, 115 S. 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee, WI 53214, is performing market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified: (1) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (2) Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB); or (3) Small or emerging small business firms, or (4) Other Than Small business firms, to provide Parks Flo-Lab for the North Chicago VA.
General Requirements:
Salient Characteristics
1. Comprehensive Vascular Testing
| • | Performs Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI), Toe-Brachial Index (TBI), segmental pressures, pulse volume recordings (PVR), photoplethysmography (PPG), and Doppler studies. |
| • | Supports arterial and venous protocols, including reflux studies, exercise testing, and thoracic outlet evaluations. |
2. Doppler Capabilities
| • | Bi-directional Doppler with dual-frequency probes (commonly 4 MHz & 8 MHz) for high sensitivity in detecting arterial and venous flow. |
| • | Provides real-time audio and visual waveforms for accurate interpretation. |
3. Plethysmography Integration
| • | Includes PPG sensors for toe and finger studies. |
| • | Includes necessary accessary clips for finger and toe studies. |
| • | Pneumoplethysmography for segmental limb volume changes. |
4. Automated Cuff Inflation System
| • | Multi-port programmable cuff inflator for automatic inflation/deflation during segmental pressure measurements. |
| • | Supports multiple cuffs (up to 12) for rapid and efficient testing. |
| • | Includes all cuffs and necessary accessories to utilize cuffs. |
5. User Interface & Ergonomics
| • | Touchscreen display with intuitive software for test sequencing and data entry. |
| • | Mounted on a mobile cart with storage drawers, swivel wheels, and ergonomic design for easy movement in clinical settings. |
| • | Wireless hand control capabilities to operate unit |
6. Data Management & Connectivity
| • | Windows-based software with customizable protocols. |
| • | Supports DICOM and HL7 for integration with Federal EHR |
| • | Export options: PDF, JPEG, XML, CSV for reporting and EMR compatibility. |
| • | Meets IEC 60601-1 and ISO 13485 standards for medical devices. |
| • | HIPPA compliant |
7. Training
• Includes onsite training for technologists
All interested firms who can meet the requirements stated above should respond, in writing, INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOWING:
1. Company name.
2. Address.
3. Point of contact (name/title/telephone number/e-mail address).
4. FSS / SEWP Contract number, if applicable.
5. SAM Unique ID number.
6. Tax ID number.
7. Indication of which business category (SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business or Other Than Small Business) for which the organization qualifies.
8. A capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to provide the requirement depicted above.
9. Documentation from manufacturer (i.e. correspondence from manufacturer) of your firm being an authorized distributor for the manufacturer.
Submit responses to the Contracting Specialist, Matthew Hohl, at Matthew.Hohl@va.gov no later than 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time), 10 March, 2026.
36C25226Q0300 Parks Flo-Lab shall be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement
TELEPHONIC INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
The NAICS Code 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, is applicable to this acquisition; the size standard is 1,000 employees. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. The Government will use responses to this notice to make an appropriate acquisition decision. This is the only notice; no other copies of this notice will be provided.
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