AP 3667 - Salient Characteristics.docx

This is a Salient Characteristics document specifying equipment requirements for anesthesia workstation components in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs solicitation 36C24726Q0806 for the Columbia VA Health Care System.

The document details two primary components required for integration with existing Drager Atlan A350 or A350 XL anesthesia workstations. The first component (NA01028 or EQUAL) is a medical-grade, heavy-duty articulate workstation monitor mounting arm manufactured by CIM Med or approved equivalent vendors. This component must feature integrated internal cable management to conceal data and power lines, full rotation at the machine attachment point with independent tilt and swivel mechanisms, adjustable friction brakes for ergonomic positioning, non-porous chemical-resistant materials compliant with hospital-grade disinfectant standards, and a structural safety factor of 4-fold to support multi-parameter monitors up to standard medical-display weight limits. The second component (NA01025 or EQUAL) is a post assembly consisting of two posts (one 8-inch and one 12-inch) with a 1-inch diameter designed for mounting on horizontal top channels, with an engineering drawing provided as reference. Quotes for these items must be submitted via email to thaddeus.gray@va.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. ET on August 25, 2026, with a question deadline of August 17, 2026. The anticipated award is a firm-fixed price contract under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with an 800-employee business size standard, and this solicitation is unrestricted.