6515--Brand-Name or Equal: Digital Transcutaneous Blood Gas Monitoring System Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 is conducting a sole source procurement for Digital Transcutaneous Blood Gas Monitoring Systems, specifically Sentec tCOM+ Hospital USA monitors with associated sensors, stands, and mounting plates. This is a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial medical devices that have been determined to meet the VA's specialized clinical requirements for transcutaneous blood gas monitoring. Market research conducted by the VA confirmed that Sentec, Inc. is the sole authorized distributor in the United States of comparable transcutaneous blood gas monitoring systems, as competing products have been discontinued and no other vendors can provide brand name or equal alternatives. While the solicitation indicates this is a sole source award designated for Sentec, Inc., all responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for consideration by the March 2, 2026 deadline at 10:00 AM MST. The evaluation will be based on the responsiveness of submissions to the stated requirements and the vendor's ability to deliver the specified medical equipment within the required timeframe.

This procurement includes no small business set-aside designations. The anticipated contractor is Sentec, Inc., with CAGE Code JCYVNVQZ2RX4, as the sole source identified through the VA's comprehensive market research efforts. The contract involves delivery of five distinct line items: two V-Sign Sensor VS-A/P/N units, two tCOM+ Hospital USA monitors, two GCX Roll Stands with mounting plates, and two tCOM+ Vesa Mounting Plates, representing a total estimated value that remains undisclosed in the public documents. All equipment must be delivered to the VA Northern California Health Care System at 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, California 95655 between March 10, 2026 and June 10, 2026 on an FOB Destination basis. Invoices will be processed electronically in arrears through the VA's Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System following delivery, inspection, and acceptance, with inquiries directed to Contracting Officer Tawnya Krommenhoek.