RFI 36C26226Q1154 MONITOR DEFIBRILLATOR.pdf

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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 for Monitor/Defibrillator equipment. The solicitation number is 36C26226Q1154, and responses must be submitted via email to Debby.Abraham@va.gov by July 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM Pacific Time. This is a Request for Information only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or binding contract; responses will be used solely for market research and planning purposes to identify qualified sources and inform future acquisition decisions.

The VA Long Beach Healthcare System requires three units of Monitor/Defibrillator systems with specific components, including the Zoll X Series Monitor/Defibrillator with expansion pack, rechargeable batteries, chargers, thermal paper, four-year factory warranty (for five-year total coverage), SpO2 cables and sensors, transducer interface cables, and five-lead ECG cables. The equipment must be lightweight (under 5.5 kg), portable, and durable with a 6.5-inch monitor display. Required capabilities include 5-lead ECG monitoring, non-invasive blood pressure measurement, ETCO2 and pulse oximetry, dual-mode operation (AED advisory and manual), ECG rhythm printing, audio CPR feedback, artifact filtering during chest compressions, rectilinear biphasic waveform defibrillation, synchronized shock capability, noninvasive transcutaneous pacing, and Masimo-compatible SpO2 cables. Respondents must address 18 specific questions covering capabilities, business size status (NAICS 339112 with 1,000-employee threshold), manufacturing/distribution authority, subcontracting compliance, COTS classification, lead times, FDA clearance, leasing options, federal contract vehicles (FSS/GSA/SAC/BPA/SEWP), and pricing. Additionally, respondents must provide detailed Buy American Act compliance information including country of origin, domestic content percentages, manufacturer location, and qualification as U.S.-made or designated-country end products. Responses marked as proprietary will be handled confidentially, and the government will retain records for 30 days after the response date.

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Sources Sought Notice

*= Required Field Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT* Monitor/Defibrillator

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 90815

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C26226Q1154

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 07-17-2026 4PM PACIFIC TIME, LOS ANGELES, 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

Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

POINT OF CONTACT*

CONTRACTING OFFICER

DEBBY ABRAHAM

DEBBY.ABRAHAM@VA.GOV

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS VA Long Beach Healthcare System 5901 E. 7th Street

Long Beach CA

POSTAL CODE 90822-5201

COUNTRY

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) /SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS ISSUED

SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.

SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT PRICING, DELIVERY, THE MARKET, AND

CAPABILITIES IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI FOR

PLANNING PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).

DISCLAIMER

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly.

IAW FAR 15.201(e), 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.

SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI DESCRIPTION

This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought Notice / RFI only. The purpose of this

Sources Sought Notice / RFI is to gain information about potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339112 (size standard of 1,000 Employees). Responses to this Sources

Sought Notice / RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI, further RFIs and/or a solicitation or other announcements may be published.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking sources capable of providing Monitor/Defibrillator that can address the attached list of DRAFT requirements for VA Long Beach.

The list of DRAFT characteristics is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, of the supplies/services that are required.

BRAND NAME/PART #/QUANTITY

• Zoll X Series Monitor/Defibrillator with Expansion Pack - SpO2, Pacing, NIBP, IBP/Temp, EtCO2 / #603-0221511-001/ 3 EA

• Zoll Six Hour Rechargeable, SurePower II Smart Battery /#8000-0580-01/3 EA

• Zoll SurePower Charger Adapter/#8300-0250-01/3 EA

• Zoll Paper, Thermal, w/Grid, BPA Free (Box of 6)/#8000-000876-001/3 EA

• Zoll 4 Year Factory Warranty, Included with the Device Part number above to provide a total 5-

Year Factory Warranty/#8778-0048/ 3 EA

• Zoll SpO2 rainbowr Reusable Patient Cable: Connects to LNCS Single Use & Resuable Sensors

(10 ft)/# 8000-0331/3 EA

• Zoll SpO2 LNCS Adult Reusable Sensor/#8000-0294/ 3 EA

• Zoll Transducer interface cable with right angle connector – Edwards/#8300-0787-01/ 3 EA

• Zoll 5-Lead ECG Cable - AAMI with low profile connector/#8300-0801-01/ 3 EA

EQUAL TO PRODUCT

Monitor/Defibrillator

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

• Must be lightweight, portable, compact, and durable, weighing less than 5.5 kg

• Must have 5-lead ECG monitoring capabilities, non-invasive blood pressure measurement, ETCO2, and pulse oximetry

• Must be able to monitor and defibrillate using both an AED advisory function and manual mode of operation

• Must be able to print ECG rhythms

• Must be able to give audio CPR quality feedback

• Must be able to filter out artifact during ongoing chest compressions using “see through” CPR for underlying heart rhythm detection

• Must defibrillate by use of rectilinear biphasic waveform

• Must have synchronized shock capability

• Must have noninvasive transcutaneous pacing capability

• Must be able function with a rechargeable battery

• Must have a 6.5 inch monitor display when measured diagonally

• SpO2 cables must be compatible with Masimo

If your company is interested and capable of providing the required supplies/services, please provide the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:

(1) Submit your capabilities statement illustrating how your organization can/cannot meet the list of

DRAFT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SOW requirements. For instances where your company cannot meet the DRAFT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SOW requirement(s), please explain.

For instances where your company can meet the DRAFT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SOW requirement(s), please show how your company meets/exceeds each requirement.

(2) Please review the list of DRAFT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SOW requirements and provide any additional feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A.

(3) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to:

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business

(VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.

(4) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified in this RFI?

(5) Are you the manufacturer, authorized distributor, and/or can your company provide a solution to the required supplies/services described in the list of DRAFT/SALIENT

CHARACTERISTICS/SOW?

(6) If you are a large business, do you have any designated/authorized distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of contact and size status (if available).

(7) If you’re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified.

(8) Limitations on Subcontracting: How does your business ensure compliance with the limitations on subcontracting as outlined in 13 CFR § 125.6?

(9) Are the items you are identifying/providing considered Commercial of the Shelf (COTS) items as defined in FAR Part 2.101 under commercial items?

(10) Non-Manufacturer Rule: If applicable, can you confirm your business complies with the Non-

Manufacturer rule? Specifically, does your company: Provide a product from a small business manufacturer or processor? Not exceed 500 employees? Primarily engage in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of item being supplied? Take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice?

(11) What is your lead time to deliver a single unit with all components? Is there scale in lead time with greater quantities? Please elaborate.

(12) What is estimated life span of your solution? What support/services does that entail?

(13) Does your proposed equipment have FDA clearance? Please specify what FDA clearance(s) have been obtained.

(14) Does your organization offer a leasing solution? Please elaborate.

(15) Does your company have a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract? If so, please provide the contract number(s).

(16) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract holder, are all the items/solutions you are providing information about available on your schedule/contract? Please state if all or some items are available on the contract.

(17) General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award.

(18) Please provide your SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code number.

Buy America Compliance

Respondents shall provide sufficient detail to determine compliance with the Buy American Act, including country of origin, domestic content, and availability of domestic alternatives. Responses should be complete and supported with verifiable information.

1. Please identify the country of origin for the end product(s) being offered. Include the location of final assembly/manufacture.

2. Please provide the percentage of domestic content (by cost) for each product(s). Describe the origin of the major components.

3. Does your product qualify as a “domestic end product” in accordance with the Buy

American Act?

4. If the proposed product is not compliant, are you able to provide a BAA-compliant domestic alternative?

5. Please identify the manufacturer name and location for the product(s). Confirm whether the manufacturer is U.S.-based.

6. Identify the country of origin of each product and indicate whether the product qualifies as a U.S.-made or designated-country end product in accordance with the Trade Agreements

Act

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Debby.Abraham@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Friday, July 17, 2026 by 4:00 PM PST.

All responses to this Sources Sought/RFI will be used for planning purposes only. Responses to this

Sources Sought Notice / RFI are not considered a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. If further RFIs and/or a solicitation or other announcement is issued as a result of the information provided from this RFI, all interested parties must respond to the specific posting separately IAW the specifications of that announcement.

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