6515--PARAPAC PLUS MRI Ventilators

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 20, is conducting market research to procure three MRI-compatible ParaPAC Plus ventilators for the Boise VA Medical Center. The ventilators must meet specific technical specifications, including being pneumatically powered, portable, lightweight, non-ferrous, and compatible with 3-Tesla MRI scanners. This Sources Sought Notice is specifically targeting Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), small business manufacturers, and other small businesses within NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with fewer than 1,000 employees. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement and courtesy market research quote by January 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST to Denise.Patches@va.gov. Responses must include proof of authorized dealer or manufacturer status, country of origin identification, descriptive literature, and confirmation of System for Award Management (SAM) registration; however, this market research notice does not guarantee a subsequent contract award.

No set-asides beyond the specified small business categories have been designated for this procurement. The solicitation will result in a firm-fixed price contract for the purchase of three ventilators, though no specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation materials. While no current contractor information has been identified, the market research phase suggests the government is in the early stages of determining contractor capability and market availability before issuing a formal solicitation. The timeline for contract award and delivery has not been specified in this pre-solicitation notice. Interested parties should note that the January 16, 2026 deadline represents the response deadline for this market research phase rather than a final proposal submission date.