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- 36C25626Q0823
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This is a Sources Sought Notice (Request for Information) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 (Alexandria VA Health Care System Network Contracting Office) for preliminary market research purposes. The solicitation number is 36C25626Q0823, with a response deadline of May 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The notice seeks to identify interested, qualified, and capable Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) firms to determine potential set-aside requirements for a future procurement.
The scope involves replacing 41 existing Edwards LifeSciences Hemosphere and ClearSight modules with Hemosphere Alta or equal physiologic monitoring systems at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Any proposed alternative products must be compatible with existing hemodynamic monitoring disposables, Edwards Swan Gantz Catheters, Acumen IQ invasive pressure monitoring systems, ClearSight non-invasive blood pressure modules and cuffs, and ForeSight cerebral oximetry systems, while integrating with the Innovian EMR system. The Department anticipates awarding a one-time Firm-Fixed Price contract. Respondents must submit a statement of interest, small business category identification, capability statement, company contact information with SAM UEI and CAGE numbers, and details of any active contracts for this service. Responses limited to three pages should be emailed to Contracting Officer Felicia Lovelady at felicia.lovelady@va.gov. This notice does not constitute a binding solicitation and does not obligate the government to issue a subsequent contract.
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SUBJECT*
HEMOSPHERE ALTA
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 71306-9004 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C25626Q0823 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 05-25-2026 14:00 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
SET-ASIDE
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6515 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 339113 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM |
NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 16
ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
PO BOX 69004
ALEXANDRIA LA 71306-9004
POINT OF CONTACT*
FELICIA LOVELADY
FELICIA.LOVELADY@VA.GOV
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
| ADDRESS |
| DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS |
MICHAEL E DEBAKEY VAMC
2002 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON TX
| POSTAL CODE |
| 77030 |
| COUNTRY |
| USA |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice
DESCRIPTION
| *= Required Field |
| Sources Sought Notice |
Sources Sought Notice
Released pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10: Market Research, this is a Request for Information.
Purpose: Department of Veterans Affairs – Hemosphere Alta All-in-One Advanced or equal Physiologic Monitoring System
In an effort to enhance competition, NCO16 is performing preliminary market research to identify interested, qualified, capable, SDVOSB and VOSB firms possessing the capacity necessary to compete for a VHA procurement opportunity. In case no SDVOSBs or VOSBs possess the capacity, all Firms possessing the necessary capacity are encouraged to provide a response.
Results of the preliminary market research will be used to determine the potential future solicitation’s set-aside requirement.
This source sought notice is issued solely for informational, market research, and planning purposes. It does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal, or a promise to issue a subsequent RFQ/IFB/RFP. Currently, no solicitation document exists. Issuance of this notice does not establish any obligation on the part of the Government and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. In addition, respondents are advised that the United States Government is under no obligation to pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this notice. At this time, proprietary information is not being requested. Respondents shall refrain from including proprietary information in responses to this notice.
The Department of Veterans Affairs anticipates awarding a one-time, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Contract.
Scope Summary:
The vendor shall provide replacement of 41 existing Edwards LifeSciences Hemospheres and ClearSight modules with Alta or equal Hemosphere Physiologic Monitoring Systems at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC). Any equal products offered must be compatible with existing hemodynamic monitoring disposable supplies including the Edwards Swan Gantz Catheters, Acumen IQ invasive pressure monitoring system, ClearSight non-invasive BP modules and cuffs, and ForeSight cerebral oximetry system. In addition, the vendor must support ClearSight, and must integrate with the existing EMR system, Innovian.
Requested Information:
1. Please provide a positive statement of interest in submitting a quote based on the general scope summary above.
2. Please identify your firm’s small business category. If your firm is either SDVOSB or VOSB, please state whether you are currently verified as an SDVOSB at sba.gov.
3. Please provide a capability statement. Describe your firm’s in-house capability to accomplish the summarized scope/goal.
4. Please state your firm's name, address, SAM UEI and CAGE number, and primary point of contact, including telephone number(s) and email address.
5. If your firm has an active contract for this service, please respond and provide the contract number. A separate Sources Sought Notice will not be posted.
Response Submission:
Please submit your information via email to Felicia Lovelady, Contracting Officer at felicia.lovelady@va.gov, by the closing date and time listed. Please limit your responses to three (3) pages and please include the following as the subject line of your email: 36C25626Q0823 – HEMOSPHERE - SOURCES SOUGHT RESPONSE
Please do not include advertising or promotional materials.
DISCLAIMER
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.
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