6515--Abdominal Insufflator Comparative Evaluation

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is procuring one abdominal insufflator device with cart and accessories for the Lebanon VA Medical Center's Radiology department. This firm fixed price contract involves the supply of a complete insufflation system that delivers software-controlled carbon dioxide during medical procedures to improve visibility and minimize post-procedure patient discomfort. Key requirements include a touch screen interface with customizable settings, backlit color LCD display, automated low-pressure CO2 insufflation with monitoring and recording capabilities, visual and audible alerts for low supply levels, regulated pressure controls with auto over-insufflation alerts, and comprehensive safety shutdown features. The contractor must also provide an accessory cart with dedicated CO2 cylinder storage, administration set holders, and locking wheels, along with high-pressure CO2 hose assemblies. On-site installation and training coordinated with the government point of contact are mandatory, and the contractor must supply manufacturer warranty coverage for one year from the date of installation verification. The response deadline is February 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Ryan Hatfield at 412-860-7204 or Ryan.Hatfield@va.gov.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC), which restricts competition to qualified firms meeting this veteran ownership designation. The contract is classified under Product Service Code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) and NAICS Code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing). The solicitation does not disclose an incumbent contractor or specific budget range for this requirement. The delivery timeline requires completion and installation within 45 days of contract award, with all deliverables coordinated through the designated point of contact at the Lebanon VAMC. The contracting office is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (zip code 15215), and procurement details are associated with Solicitation Number 36C24426Q0176.