6515--pharmacy spot monitors

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 (VA VISN 17) has issued a Sources Sought Special Notice for the El Paso VA Health Care System seeking qualified vendors to provide eight Pharmacy Spot Monitors with accompanying stands. This market research opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 334510 for Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The notice was posted on February 20, 2025, with responses due by February 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. The procurement focuses on medical monitoring equipment specifically designed for pharmacy use within the VA healthcare system. The opportunity is classified under Product Service Code 6515 for Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.

The primary objective of this Sources Sought notice is to identify potential contractors capable of supplying sophisticated vital signs monitoring equipment with specific technical requirements. Contractors must provide monitors featuring color touchscreen interfaces with capabilities for spot check and timed interval monitoring, able to measure blood pressure, pulse, temporal temperature, and pulse oximetry. Technical specifications include precise measurement ranges such as blood pressure from 30-260mmHg systolic and 20-220mmHg diastolic, temperature range of 68-108F, and SpO2 range of 1-100%. Each monitoring unit must be equipped with a standard 5-wheel stand including a storage basket. The contractor will be responsible for providing comprehensive software support, troubleshooting, and repair services during standard business hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST, Monday-Friday). There are no specific set-aside restrictions for this opportunity, indicating open competition among qualified vendors who meet the technical and size standard requirements.