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* = Required Field Contract Opportunity Presolicitation Notice Automatic Blood Pressure Monitors for Home-Use this is an Industry day Invite

80401 36C79126Q0009 05-28-2026 12:00

MOUNTAIN TIME, DENVER, USA

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339112 Department of Veterans Affairs Commodities & Services Acquisition Svc (003B6E) 555 Corporate Circle Golden CO 80401-5621 Contract Specialist Brad Geghan Bradley.geghan@va.gov https://www.va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Bradley.geghan@va.gov Brad Geghan Contract Specialist

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP). This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Furthermore, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this Request for Information. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with 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. Submittals will not be returned to the responder.

Please submit your company’s capabilities statement and completed vendor responses electronically to Mr. Brad Geghan at Bradley.geghan@va.gov AND Mr. Bryan Crist at bryan.crist@va.gov no later than May 28, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). Please include your company name in the subject of the email response as: “Attention: Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor “RFI – VENDOR NAME HERE”.

Title: Sources Sought Notice for Automatic Electronic Blood Pressure Monitors for Home-Use, hereinafter called “Blood Pressure Monitors,” and Associated Items in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Commodities & Services Acquisition Service (CSAS) is seeking information from vendors regarding the availability and business practices regarding the procurement of Blood Pressure Monitors and Associated Items. Please provide requested information using the below stated Minimum Technical Requirements (MTR) for the response to the VA. Additionally, address the Business Size Classification of the vendor interested (SDVOB, 8(a), SDB, Hub, WOSB, EWOSB, Small, or Other).

The qualifying NAICS code for this effort is 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, and employee size standard is 1000 employees.

The Department of Veteran Affairs and your company has been scheduled on June 9-11, 2026 at the Denver Logistic Center. All Contractors will be required to be present on the first day, June 9, 2026. VA intends to hold one on one Individual meetings with your company after main presentation on Tuesday, June 9 at 8AM MDT.

Each company will be allotted one hour to present their business information and products.

Given the focus of the market research conducted, we request that your team be comprised primarily of clinical/research and business development, information technology specialists or software technical expert and operations personnel. Of course, sales personnel are welcome at your discretion. However, we do request that most of the team attending have operational expertise with the federal government. We encourage you to bring some samples or examples of the best practices and performance metrics and measurements that you feel would be pertinent to this requirement. To assist you in preparing for this market research session, I am attaching a excel spreadsheet with questions that each will be required to answer and submit by noon on May 28 MDT.

We respectfully request that you provide the RSVP by May 28, 2026, noon Mountain.

You are required to acknowledge the receipt of this invitation and provide the full name, main contact information, phone number and names of personnel attending in your party, to Bradley.geghan@va.gov and bryan.crist@va.gov with Subject 36C79126Q0009 Industry Day RSVP. A representative from Team B will then schedule a one-hour block meeting for the individual one on one. A final agenda will be sent the week prior to industry day.

I do want to emphasize that these market research sessions are not competitions. The information obtained from the sessions will be used to improve the government s knowledge of private industry s capabilities. No evaluation of participating contractors will occur and your participation in the sessions is not a promise of future business with Veteran Affairs. No contract will be awarded from these meetings. It is our intent that formal competitive packages will be developed using information gathered from these market research sessions. The government will evaluate proposals and award any contractual documents in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation processes and procedures.

Again, I appreciate your cooperation and look forward to a meaningful and very productive session. If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please contact bradley.geghan@va.gov and bryan.crist@va.gov.

Minimum Technical Requirements and Functions: The minimum technical requirements and functions for Blood Pressure Monitors listed below can be updated because of VA need or due to responses to this RFI. Please address Brand Name, Model Number and Part Number and origin of manufacturing.

Automatic Electronic Blood Pressure Monitor for Home Use shall include the monitor and cuff:

Blood Pressure Monitors – Bluetooth Enabled (BPM‑BTE) Minimum Technical Requirements The following salient characteristics (draft) by all automatic blood pressure monitors and cuff model sizes offered under this solicitation and resulting contract.

Device Requirements (Draft):

1. Device has an FDA Premarket Notification 510K.

2. Device provides documentation demonstrating that blood pressure measurements determined with the device are equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the cuff/stethoscope auscultation method within the limits prescribed by ISO 81060 2 Third edition 2018 11, including AMD1:2020 and AMD2:2024.

3. Device is clinically validated for accuracy.

4. Device is an automatic upper arm blood pressure monitor with cuff.

5. Device is capable of taking blood pressures multiple times per day.

6. The unit automatically inflates, deflates, and displays the blood pressure readings.

7. The device is easy to use with a visible on/off function.

8. The device displays systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).

9. The device displays the pulse rate in beats per minute (bpm).

10. The device includes both the monitor and at least one compatible cuff.

11. Replacement cuffs in all commercially available sizes that meet the size requirements below are offered as separately orderable items compatible with the monitor.

12. Device includes a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) or Light Emitting Diode (LED) readout window with integrated backlight to enhance readability in lowlight environments.

13. Display window is at least 1 inch by 2 inches and is easy to read.

14. Device includes a large Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) or Light Emitting Diode (LED) readout window with integrated backlight and a diagonal display size greater than 3 inches, providing easy-to-read blood pressure and pulse values at arm’s length in lowlight environments.

15. Device has an average reading feature that provides the average blood pressure from numerous blood pressure readings.

16. Device includes a pressure rating indicator with “normal,” “slightly elevated,” and “elevated” using the 2025 American Heart Association recommendations.

17. Device includes an irregular heartbeat indicator.

18. Unit is battery operated and includes all batteries required to initially operate the unit.

19. Unit includes an AC port and AC adapter for use in United States standard power outlet.

20. Arm cuff is well marked with a symbol for placing the sensor on the brachial artery.

21. Proper fit range indicator and cuff size are imprinted on the cuff, and cuff offerings cover the following circumference range: 16 cm – 44 cm.

22. Small Cuff (fits arms approximately 16 cm to 25 cm). Size and title of cuff are indicated in the description of the offered item

23. Medium Cuff (fits arms approximately 23 cm to 37 cm). Size and title of cuff are indicated in the description of the offered item.

24. Large Cuff (fits arms approximately 31 cm to 44 cm). Size and title of cuff are indicated in the description of the offered item.

25. Wide/Extended Range Cuff (fits arms approximately 22 cm to 42 cm). Size and title of cuff are indicated in the description of the offered item.

26. Extra-large Cuff (fits arms 44 cm and greater). Size and title of cuff are indicated in the description of the offered item.

27. Cuff and tubing are latex free.

28. Cuff is flexible and soft with a standard D‑ring that is easy to put on and conforms to the arm and allows self‑placement without help (one‑handed wrapping).

29. Unit has a memory function and can store and retrieve at least 60 readings.

30. Memory records date and time stamp for each result.

31. Unit includes a carrying case.

32. Unit has at least a one (1) year warranty.

33. Instruction manual(s) for each blood pressure monitor and cuff offered are written in English and Spanish.

34. Provides a toll-free customer service number available from 8:00 am Eastern time to 5:00 pm Pacific time (8:00 am to 8:00 pm Eastern Time).

35. Connection to VA Requirements

36. The device packaging includes clear instructions for pairing the device with VA’s Share My Health Data (SMHD) app and sending readings to VA.

37. The device supports cloud capability and provides access to the device app.

38. The device and its companion application pair with both Apple (iOS) and Android smartphones and are capable of sending data to the VA SMHD portal.

39. Bluetooth Requirements

40. The Bluetooth‑enabled device pairs and syncs reliably with both iOS and Android operating systems and includes manufacturer‑provided features that minimize user burden during pairing (for example, automatic pairing, one‑touch pairing, or equivalent functionality).

41. Device complies with IEEE Std 11073 10407 2020 Health informatics – Personal health device communication – Part 10407: Device Specialization - Blood pressure monitor.

42. The system achieves at least a 95% successful data‑transfer rate from the device to the companion application on the first attempt under normal use conditions.

43. The Bluetooth‑enabled blood pressure monitor and cuff are compatible with VA’s Share My Health Data (SMHD) app. Acceptable devices include those listed as “Blood Pressure Monitor” on the VA Share My Health Data compatible devices list, or devices that the contractor onboards to SMHD in coordination with VA during the period of performance.

Please address the following:

A. Corporate information

1. Provide your company’s contact information (Company name, address, Point of contact name and email).

2. Indicate whether your business is a Small Business (SB) or Large Business (LB). If small, indicate if your firm qualifies as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business. If disadvantaged, specify the disadvantaged group of Service Disables Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), 8(a), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB).

3. Include the DUNS number of your firm.

4. State whether your firm is registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov and/or the SBA.gov Registry.

5. Is your business the Manufacturer of the product or a Dealer/Distributor?

B. General Information

1. Can replacement cuffs be ordered separately from the Blood Pressure Monitor?

2. Are the products you offer Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant?

3. Are there supply chain issues with the unit as a whole or with individual components that would hinder prompt fulfillment?

4. Are there alternative products available for providing Blood Pressure Monitoring for patients who cannot use an Arm Cuff?

5. Provide product information, including product specifications and whether they are commercially available and length of time they have been in use.

6. What are your products lead time? Upon order, how long does it take to receive from the manufacturer (if not the manufacturer), prepare, and be ready to ship?

Please provide any additional considerations in the category of Blood Pressure Monitors and any additional information you would like the VA to consider when developing the specifications for this proposed contract.

The Government will use responses of this notice to make appropriate acquisition decisions upon review of documentation. a request for proposals may be issued to the government wide point of entry Contract Opportunities (www.sam.gov). Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are not considered adequate responses to any corresponding solicitation announcement. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Government-wide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Government-wide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

Sincerely, Brad Geghan, Contract Specialist, NAC-CSAS-Team B

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