6515--Abdominal Insufflator Comparative Evaluation

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 4, is soliciting competitive bids for one abdominal insufflator device with accessories, an accessory cart, a high-pressure CO2 hose with yoke, and installation services for the Lebanon VA Medical Center. The solicitation (36C24426Q0176) requires the insufflator to feature a touch screen with fully customizable settings, a backlit color LCD display, automated low-pressure CO2 insufflation with monitoring and recording capabilities, pressure and volume visual displays, one-touch pressure venting, safety shutdown features, and audible/visual alerts for low CO2 supply. The accessory cart must include storage for CO2 cylinders, a dedicated holder for administration sets, and locking wheels, with all equipment requiring a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty and verified on-site installation and training. Evaluation will be based on special features, warranty terms, delivery timeline, and price, with the latter three factors combined being more important than price alone. The offer due date is March 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT, with questions due by March 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST, and quotes must remain firm for 60 calendar days from receipt.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and is unrestricted, with no identified incumbent contractor. The contract period runs from March 13, 2026, to April 28, 2026, under a firm fixed-price structure, with delivery required within 45 days after receipt of order. Offerors must provide an authorization letter from the original equipment manufacturer and complete all required certifications, including small business status representations and the Buy American Certificate. The NAICS code 339112 (Medical Device Manufacturing) applies with a 1,000-employee small business size standard. Place of performance is the Lebanon VA Medical Center in Lebanon, with all equipment requiring coordinated on-site vendor installation and training by the manufacturer.