Attachment 3 Updated MTRS June 2026.docx
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- 6515--Anesthesia Units
- Solicitation number
- 36C24125R0116
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This file is an Attachment containing Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs) for anesthesia units in response to a Department of Veterans Affairs solicitation for national equipment catalog inclusion.
The anesthesia units must meet 14 specific technical requirements established by the VA. Key requirements include: FDA clearance; diameter-indexed safety systems (DISS) for pipeline connections; hypoxic mixture fail-safe controls maintaining minimum 21% oxygen in breathing mixtures; support for CPAP volume and pressure control ventilation modes; respirator frequency capability of 3-100 breaths per minute; inspiratory gas flow range of 1-180 L/min; high-pressure alarms with selectable thresholds; continuous End Tidal CO2 (ETCO2) monitoring for intubated patients; and an internal battery capable of powering automatic ventilators for at least 30 minutes. The units must integrate with Oracle Health's Care Aware Platform or alternatively with specified anesthesia record-keeping systems (iMDsoft ICCA, Picis Anesthesia Manager, Innovian Anesthesia) and patient monitor manufacturers (GE, Philips, Spacelabs, Nihon Koden). Additional requirements include gas cylinder yokes for backup oxygen supply, FIPS 140-2/140-3 certification if using 802.11 networking, severable packages enabling separate pricing of components (freight, warranty, training, maintenance, technical support), and a minimum one-year parts and labor warranty from acceptance. This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract with a ten-year performance period (five-year base plus one five-year option) resulting in multiple awards at the national level. Questions must be submitted by 4 PM EST on Friday, August 21, 2026, to Contract Specialist Melanie Stockman at melanie.stockman@va.gov.
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| Attachment 6 Cross Reference Index.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 4 Past Performance References.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24125R0116 August 17 FINAL.pdf | ||
| Attachment 7 Past Performance Questionnaire.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 5 Price_Cost_Schedule_Years_1_to_10.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 1 VA Directive 6550 Appendix A.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 mds2 worksheet xlsx.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 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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