6515--Spirometers
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C26326Q0918
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 23
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 (Central Iowa Health Care System) is conducting a sources-sought market research effort for one compact desktop spirometer suitable for transportation by pulmonary function test therapist via automobile, with responses due July 20, 2026. This notice explicitly states that no proposals, pricing information, or contract awards will result; responses are for government market research and acquisition strategy development only, including evaluation for potential set-asides for Veteran-Owned and other socioeconomic small business categories.
The equipment must weigh between 10 and 25 pounds with dimensions between 20 inches height x 18.5 inches depth x 12 inches width and 24 inches height x 20 inches depth x 15 inches width. Minimum functionality includes spirometry testing (FEV1, FVC, SVC, MVV), lung volume measurements (TLC, FRC, RV) without plethysmography box, and DLCO single-breath diffusing capacity. Technical specifications require a flow sensor with 0–18 liters per second range and 2.5 percent accuracy, a multi-gas analyzer (CO2/CH4 or equivalent) with response time not exceeding one minute, and automated calibration and zeroing capabilities.
The Buy American Act applies; vendors must indicate place of manufacture and identify any proprietary or competition-sensitive information. NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) applies, with SBA small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Responses are due by 4:00 PM Central Time on Monday, July 20, 2026. The government will not pay for responses or reimburse direct or indirect costs of responding.
Notice text
The Central Iowa Health Care System requires the purchase of one spirometer with the salient characteristics listed below.
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE only looking for American manufactured equipment as listed below for market research purposes. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this notice. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS OR PRICING AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. This notice shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The Buy American Act, FAR 52.225-1, applies. Interested vendors shall include the place of manufacture in their responses.
Responses to this notice will be treated only as information for the Government to consider as part of their market research efforts. The information provided will be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy regarding possible set aside for Veteran Owned and other socio-economic categories of small business. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The Government does not intend to pay for the information submitted in response to this notice and parties responding will not be entitled to payment for direct or indirect costs incurred in responding to this notice.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing with an SBA Small Business Size Standard of 1,000 employees.
The deadline for this information is 4:00 PM Central Time on Monday, July 20th 2026.
Be a compact, desktop PFT suitable for loading & transportation by PFT Therapist via automobile. Weight range 10 lb. to 25 lb. and measuring between 20 H x 18.5 D x 12 W and 24 H × 20 D × 15 W.
Provide spirometry testing (FEV , FVC, SVC, MVV, at a minimum).
Provide lung volume measurements (TLC, FRC, RV) without use of plethysmography box.
Provide DLCO single-breath diffusing capacity measurements including DLCO, VA, and DLCO/VA.
Use a flow sensor with 0 18 L/s range, ±2.5% accuracy or ±0.05 L/s.
Include a multi-gas analyzer (CO /CH or equivalent) with response time no greater than 1 minute.
Automated calibration/zeroing, warm-up
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| 36C26326Q0918.docx | DOCX document |
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