6515--Nihon Kohden System Ventilation System at Durham VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 6, through its Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source purchase order to Nihon Kohden for ventilation equipment at the Durham VA Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. The notice pertains to the Nihon Kohden NKV-330 Ventilation System, a compact, turbine-driven ventilator designed for use across multiple clinical settings including intensive care units, emergency departments, and transport environments. This equipment supports both invasive and non-invasive ventilation modes as well as high-flow oxygen therapy for pediatric and adult patients. The product is manufactured exclusively by Nihon Kohden America, which forms the basis for the sole source justification under FAR Part 12. The solicitation is categorized under NAICS Code 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) and PSC Code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies).

While this is a sole source procurement, the VA is inviting interested contractors with relevant experience and expertise to submit written notice demonstrating their ability to meet the stated requirements by February 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Interested businesses must provide sufficient supporting evidence of their past experience and technical capability to comply with requirements; responses submitted after the deadline will not be considered. The Government retains sole discretion to determine whether to compete the acquisition based on the responses received, and no competitive bidding is guaranteed. All inquiries and submissions must be directed via email to Contracting Specialist Christian Rosado at christian.rosadoramirez@va.gov, and telephone requests will not be accepted. The period of performance is designated as base of service, with the contract expected to address the Durham VAMC's ventilation system needs.