Attachment 3 Updated MTRS June 2026.docx
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This file contains the Minimum Technical Requirements (MTR) for anesthesia units being solicited by the Department of Veterans Affairs for inclusion in the National Equipment Catalog under Solicitation 36C24125R0116. The anesthesia units must be FDA-cleared and include fourteen specific technical requirements covering safety, functionality, monitoring, integration, and support capabilities. Key requirements include hypoxic mixture fail-safe systems with N2O and O2 interlocked at minimum 21% oxygen, ventilation modes supporting CPAP with respiration rates of 3-100 breaths per minute and inspiratory gas flow of 1-180 L/min, high-pressure alarm systems, continuous End Tidal CO2 monitoring for intubated patients, and a minimum 30-minute internal battery capability for units with automatic ventilators.
The requirements mandate integration validation with Oracle Health's Care Aware Platform or, at minimum, compatibility with specified anesthesia record-keeping systems (iMDsoft ICCA, Picis Anesthesia Manager, and Innovian Anesthesia) and patient monitor manufacturers (GE, Philips, Spacelabs, and Nihon Koden). Additional requirements include DISS or equivalent pipeline connections, gas cylinder yokes for backup O2 supply, FIPS 140-2 or 140-3 certification for wireless networking, severable packages with separately priced items including freight and warranty, and a minimum one-year parts and labor warranty from acceptance. This RFP seeks multiple awards for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract covering the entire nation with a ten-year performance period (five-year base plus one five-year option). Questions must be submitted by 4:00 PM EST on Friday, August 21, 2026, to Contract Specialist Melanie Stockman at melanie.stockman@va.gov.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| KR question and VA replies to anesthesia RFP.pdf | ||
| D.2 RULES OF BEHAVIOR.pdf | ||
| 36C24125R0116 0001_3.docx | DOCX document | |
| VA_Notice_24-12_Update_to_Handbook_6500_6_22_Apr_24.pdf | ||
| Handbook_6500_24_Feb_2021.pdf | ||
| Amendment 1 SF30.pdf | ||
| CSCA Contractor Security Control Assessment CSCA Department of Veterans Affairs.pdf | ||
| Attachment 6 Cross Reference Index.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 5 Price_Cost_Schedule_Years_1_to_10.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 2 mds2 worksheet xlsx.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 7 Past Performance Questionnaire.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 4 Past Performance References.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24125R0116 August 17 FINAL.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 VA Directive 6550 Appendix A.pdf | ||
| 36C24125R0116_2.docx | DOCX document |
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Anesthesia Units – Non Expendable Equipment Catalog Minimum Technical Requirements
MTR 1 - The anesthesia units must be cleared by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
MTR 2 – The anesthesia units’ pipeline connections must have a diameter-indexed safety system (DISS) or other equivalent means to prevent connection of dangerous gasses.
MTR 3 – The anesthesia units must have a hypoxic mixture fail-safe system control to prevent the unit from being set to dispense a hypoxic mixture. The N2O and O2 flow must be interlocked in ratio proportions with a minimum value of 21% to produce a breathing mixture.
MTR 4 – The anesthesia units’ ventilation modes must support continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) volume and pressure control.
MTR 5 – The anesthesia units’ respirator frequency must be able to be set within a range of 3-100 breaths per minute.
MTR 6 – The anesthesia unit’s ventilator inspiratory gas flow range must be between 1-180 L/min.
MTR 7 – The anesthesia unit’s monitors must include a continuing pressure alarm capable of sensing high gas pressure and include minimum selectable threshold levels in the patient’s breathing circuit.
MTR 8 – Integration:
Must be validated with Oracle Health’s Care Aware Platform to support integration for the proposed anesthesia units or such validation must be in progress/under review. Or at a minimum provide integration to the following Anesthesia Record Keeping Systems currently used within VHA:
· iMDsoft
· IntelliSpace Critical Care and Anesthesia (ICCA)
· Picis Anesthesia Manager
· Innovian® Anesthesia
And at a minimum provide integration to the following Patient Monitor Manufacturers currently used within VHA:
· General Electric (GE)
· Philips
· Spacelabs
· Nihon Koden
MTR 9 – The anesthesia unit shall provide continuous monitoring of End Tidal CO2 (ETCO2) levels for all intubated patients. This can be accomplished via an integrated ETCO2 monitor or with a separate standalone monitoring device.
MTR 10 – The anesthesia unit packages must be severable such that separately priced items can be purchased to complete bundles (to include freight, warranty, training, maintenance support, and technical support).
MTR 11 – The anesthesia unit shall have an internal battery (for units with automatic ventilators) capable of powering the unit for at least 30 minutes.
MTR 12 – The anesthesia unit shall have gas cylinder yokes for O2 tank connection if central O2 supplies fail.
MTR 13 – If 802.11 networking is utilized the proposed system must be FIPS 140-2 or 140-3 certified or currently undergoing certification review.
MTR 14 – Standard Commercial Warranty applies to include a minimum of one (1) year parts and labor from time of acceptance (for each system)
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