RFI RQI CARTS 36C25626Q1158.pdf

Sources Sought Notice

36C25626Q1158 Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT* Resuscitation Education Innovation Carts

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 77056

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25626Q1158

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 08-04-2026 3PM CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO,

USA

ARCHIVE 7 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 Galleria Financial Center 5075 Westheimer Road Suite 750 Houston, TX 77056

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Tiffany Burks tiffany.burks@va.gov 601-362-4471 X56338

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

2002 Holcombe Blvd Houston TX

POSTAL CODE 77030

COUNTRY USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov URL DESCRIPTION Department of Veteran Affairs AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS tiffany.burks@va.gov EMAIL DESCRIPTION Sources Sought 36C25626Q1158

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Request For Information (RFI)

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A

REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI

1. Title: Resuscitation Education Innovation Carts

2. Purpose: The purpose of this Sources Sought is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly for the following:

Model / Part Number Item /Description of Supplies/Equipment Qty

Five (5) RQI Cart bundles, each containing:

One Simulation Station Without Laptop (RQI Cart) One Resusci Anne QCPR RQI Manikin One Resusci Baby QCPR RQI Manikin One USB Hub (U.S.)

5-EA

The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339112 is 1000 (employees or dollars).

3. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this Sources Sought.

Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the Sources Sought:

a. Where are the requested items/equipment manufactured?

For example: City/State, Country

b. Are the requested items/equipment manufactured by a small or large business? Yes or No

c. Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)? Yes or No

d. Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in performance of this requirement?

The VA does not accept grey market items and therefore the Vendor must attach evidence of this access (Authorized Distributor letter) to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice.

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Request For Information (RFI)

e. Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following:

Point(s) of contact name: _______________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________ Company's business size: ________________________________________________ Unique Entity ID (UEI) #: ________________________________________________

f. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite 339112 NAICS code?

Please provide proof of qualifications.

g. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), (FSS) Federal Supply Service and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)?

If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research.

4. Opportunity/Market Pricing: Michael E. DeBakey (MEDVAMC) is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the HOUSTON VAMC in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Therefore, vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation.

5. Sources Sought responses are due by 3:00pm (CST), August 4, 2026; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to tiffany.burks@va.gov

The subject line shall read: Michael E. DeBakey VAMC – Resuscitation Education Innovation Carts .

NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f). Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI. Information provided will be used solely by Michael E. DeBakey VAMC as “Market Research” and will not be released outside of the Michael E. DeBakey VAMC Purchasing and Contract Team.

6. Contact Information:

Tiffany Burks tiffany.burks@va.gov

Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!

Statement of Work (SOW) Procurement of Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Equipment (Brand Name or Equal)

1. Introduction

The Department of Veterans Affairs requires the procurement of brand name or equal Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) equipment to support ongoing clinical resuscitation readiness. This acquisition ensures staff have continued access to reliable simulation devices necessary to complete required Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) skills assessments.

2. Scope

The Contractor shall provide brand name or equal RQI equipment and associated components as identified below. All equipment must be new, fully functional, and delivered with manufacturer warranties. Products offered as "equal" must meet or exceed the performance characteristics, quality, compatibility, and functionality of the brand name items listed.

3. Required Equipment

The Contractor shall furnish brand name or equal items meeting the specifications of the following:

RQI Cart – Simulation Station Without Laptop (Brand Name or Equal)

Integrated simulation station suitable for adult and infant CPR skills assessment. Equal items must provide identical or superior simulation capabilities, compatibility with CPR feedback systems, and durable construction suitable for clinical environments.

Resusci Anne QCPR RQI Manikin (Brand Name or Equal)

Adult CPR manikin designed for real-time audiovisual CPR feedback. Equal items must support QCPR-quality feedback, accurate chest compression metrics, ventilation measurement, and seamless integration with RQI or equivalent software.

Resusci Baby QCPR RQI Manikin (Brand Name or Equal)

Infant CPR manikin designed for real-time audiovisual feedback. Equal items must support infant-specific QCPR feedback metrics and be compatible with RQI or equivalent CPR software platforms.

USB Hub (U.S. Version) (Brand Name or Equal)

Multi-port USB hub compatible with RQI hardware components. Equal items must support equivalent or improved data transfer functionality and device connectivity.

The Contractor shall provide five (5) complete RQI cart packages, each containing all items listed above.

4. Packaging and Warranty

All equipment must be:

Delivered in original manufacturer or equivalent professional packaging;

Free from defects or damage;

Covered by a standard manufacturer or equivalent warranty.

5. Deliverables

The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:

Five (5) RQI Cart bundles, each including:

o One (1) Simulation Station Without Laptop (Brand Name or Equal) o One (1) Adult CPR Manikin equivalent to Resusci Anne QCPR RQI o One (1) Infant CPR Manikin equivalent to Resusci Baby QCPR RQI o One (1) USB Hub (Brand Name or Equal)

6. Contractor Responsibilities

The Contractor shall:

Ensure all "equal" products clearly demonstrate compliance with the required functional, compatibility, and quality characteristics;

Provide specification sheets, compatibility documentation, manuals, and warranty details with delivery.