36C25626Q1091.pdf

Sources Sought Notice

*= Required Field Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT* Vitalstream Continuous Care Monitoring System

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 77056-5643

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25626Q1091

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 07-23-2026 12:00pm CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA

ARCHIVE 15 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

Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

POINT OF CONTACT* Contract Specialist Eugene Jackson eugene.jackson2@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Michael E. DeBakey VAMC

2002 Holcombe Blvd

Houston TX

POSTAL CODE 77030

COUNTRY USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov/ URL DESCRIPTION VA Homepage

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

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DESCRIPTION

1. Title: Vitalstream Care Monitoring System

2. Purpose: The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, located at Galleria Financial Center, 5075 Westheimer Rd, Ste 750, Houston, TX 77030, hereby issues the following Sources Sought to Request Information (RFI) with the intent of determining the contractor interest, capabilities, qualifications of potential businesses, nonmanufacturer rule compliance, Buy American Act compliance, Trade Agreement compliance and estimated industry pricing information for market research and estimated budgetary purpose to provide the Vitalstream Care Monitoring System.

Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and transportation to provide the VitalStream Care Monitoring System in accordance with the Draft SOW. This Sources Sought is published for market research purposes. This Sources Sought will be used to determine if a set-aside for any small business program is appropriate. Government anticipates competitive, firm fixed price task order if on a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) or firm fixed price purchase order if “open market”. Please review this announcement, respond to questions below and review all attachments in their entirety.

Government requests that interested offerors complete all questions below, provide required documentation, descriptive literature and/or authorization letter as described below. The Government is in no way obligated to do business with or to enter any form of contract with any person, firm or other entity that receives or responds to this announcement.

3. Objective: To find qualified contractors with the capability to provide the Vitalstream Care Monitoring System for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center located in Houston, TX.

4. Place of Performance:

Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center 2002 Holcombe Blvd Houston, TX 77030

5. Responses Requested: The NCO 16 requires all the following information and questions answered 5a through 5i in this RFI/SS: Questions and information that are not provided shall be considered nonresponsive to the Request for Information and contractor shall not be considered as part of the market research.

a. Do you (contractor) possess the capability to meet the government requirements listed in the Draft SOW?

b. Do you (contractor) possess the capability to meet the government requirements of place of performance and distance from the Micheal E. Debakey VA Medical Center of the Draft SOW?

c. Do you (contractor) possess the capability to meet the government requirements Period of Performance and Schedule in of the Draft SOW (120 Days from date of Award)?

d. Contractors shall provide their point(s) of contact name, address, telephone number, and email address; and the company's business size, and SAM Unique Entity Identification Number.

e. Is your company a small business, SDVOSB, VOSB, SDBs, HUBZone, or 8A concern? Please provide proof of qualifications.

f. Is your company considered small under the NAICS code 333112?

g. Do you (Contractor) have the ability to meet the requirements in SOW itself or will subcontracting be required for you to meet requirements in SOW?

h. Are you an authorized Service Provider? Provide evidence from original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Please indicate if you are the OEM. If not applicable for this requirement state N/A.

i. For the service required, Is your company available under any;

Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC) General Services Administration Schedules (GSA) Veterans Affairs (VA) NAC Federal Supply Schedules Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

If so, please list the contract number for service.

6. Opportunity: The NCO 16, is seeking information from potential contractors on their ability to provide this service. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT FOR REQUEST INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this Sources Sought in order to assist the NCO 16 in determining potential levels of competition available in the industry. Contractor shall possess the capability to provide all requirements and objectives.

7. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Sources Sought responses are due by July 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM (CST) via email to eugene.jackson2@va.gov.

Telephone requests or inquiries will not be accepted.

Public Information will not be provided and shall be utilized to the full extent possible.

The subject line shall read: 36C25626Q1091 - Sources Sought – Vitalstream Care Monitoring System – Houston, TX. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 5(a) - 5(i).

Please provide the information you deem relevant to respond to the specific inquiries of the Sources Sought. Information provided will be used solely by NCO 16 as "market research" and will not be released outside of the NCO 16 Purchasing and Contract Team.

This Sources Sought notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Quotation (RFQ), and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response to this request. All information contained in this Sources Sought is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government.

In accordance with FAR 15.101(c)(2), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on Contracting Opportunities (https://beta.sam.gov/) website or GSA e-buy. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this Sources Sought, or future RFP/RFQ.

8. Contact Information:

Contract Specialist, Eugene Jackson Email address: eugene.jackson2@va.gov Your responses to this notice are appreciated.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES/PROPOSALS; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may provide answers, responses and give written notification prior to the response due date and time. Supporting evidence and responses must be furnished in enough detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements.

DRAFT STATEMEMT OF WORK

1. Background: The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) Cardiology Catheterization Laboratory requires the VitalStream Continuous Care Monitoring System to support real‑time, non‑invasive hemodynamic assessment before, during, and after cardiac procedures. The current clinical workflow relies heavily on intermittent monitoring or invasive arterial lines, which can increase procedure complexity, delay clinical decision‑making, and elevate patient risk.

VitalStream provides continuous beat‑to‑beat blood pressure, cardiac output, stroke volume, and advanced hemodynamic metrics without invasive access. This real‑time physiological insight improves patient safety, supports early detection of hemodynamic instability, and enhances clinician responsiveness during high‑acuity interventions.

2. Project Scope: The purpose of this procurement is to obtain a non‑invasive, continuous hemodynamic monitoring solution that enhances diagnostic capability, supports real‑time decision‑making, and reduces clinical risk in the Cath Lab environment.

The system must enable:

• Continuous, beat‑to‑beat hemodynamic monitoring

• Non‑invasive measurement of blood pressure, cardiac output, and stroke volume

• Integration into existing Cath Lab monitoring workflow

• Use during pre‑, intra‑, and post‑procedural patient management

• Improved situational awareness and reduced dependence on invasive arterial lines

This scope covers the acquisition and deployment of all required hardware, sensors, and accessories of the VitalStream platform.

3. Supply Specifications – Requirements:

Item Number Product Quantity

VS-FM-12 VITALSTREAM CONTINUOUS CARE MONITOR WITH

ADVANCED HEMODYNAMICS & FLUID

MANAGEMENT

SENSE10 10-PACK OF CONTINUOUS HEMODYNAMIC FINGER

SENSORS

VS-CART MCLKS PATIENT MONITORING CART 2

4. Salient Characteristics:

The requested system must provide the following essential technical and clinical capabilities:

A. Monitoring Capabilities

• Continuous beat‑to‑beat blood pressure monitoring

• Continuous cardiac output, stroke volume, systemic vascular resistance, and other advanced hemodynamic parameters

• Real‑time waveform and trend display

• Non‑invasive monitoring without arterial line placement

• Ability to detect rapid hemodynamic changes in high‑acuity patients

B. Clinical Workflow Requirements

• Suitable for use in the Cath Lab environment

• Supports pre‑procedure baseline monitoring

• Supports intra‑procedural real‑time monitoring

• Supports post‑procedure recovery monitoring

• Enables early detection of hemodynamic instability

C. Compatibility Requirements

The VitalStream device must interface smoothly with the standard bedside monitoring equipment already deployed in MEDVAMC Cath Lab procedure rooms.

• Philips IntelliVue MP2 patient monitoring platforms

• GE Carescape patient monitoring systems

• Standard patient monitoring devices and carts

• VitalStream’s proprietary non‑invasive sensors (SENSE10)

D. Technical Characteristics

• FDA‑cleared device for continuous non‑invasive hemodynamic monitoring

• High‑accuracy photoplethysmography‑based sensing technology

• Ability to maintain readings during patient movement

• Automated calibration and stabilization

• Clinically validated accuracy compared to invasive alternatives

E. Data & Integration Requirements

• Ability to output or export monitoring data

• Compatible with standardized clinical documentation workflows

• Provides sufficient data fidelity for clinical decision‑making

Warranty and Support: The warranty must cover all components of the requirement in accordance with standard manufacturer’s warranty. The vendor support will include assistance with device malfunctions.

Delivery Location:

Warehouse

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center 2002 Holcombe Boulevard Houston, TX 77030