6515--Transport Patient Monitors

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA), specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 22, is seeking to procure 194 Philips IntelliVue Multi-Measurement Module X3 transport patient monitors for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. This Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought Notice is designed to collect detailed market research information from potential vendors about their capabilities to supply these advanced medical monitoring devices. The RFI includes 20 specific questions covering business size, manufacturing capabilities, product specifications, FDA clearance, and federal contract experience. Vendors must submit their responses via email to Deronte Reid by March 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time. The evaluation will focus on vendors' ability to meet complex technical requirements, including the monitors' capability to provide comprehensive patient monitoring with features like 5-wave monitoring, dual pressure and temperature tracking, 12-lead ECG, and Masimo rainbow SET SpO2 technology.

The procurement is not currently designated for any specific set-aside, and the NAICS code is 334510 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The current contract involves replacing existing Philips IntelliVue X2 series units, suggesting Philips as a potential incumbent vendor. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement covers 194 multi-measurement modules with strict technical specifications, including requirements for 5-hour battery life, wireless connectivity, and durability in hospital environments. The devices must be constructed from antimicrobial hard plastic with Corning Gorilla Glass and capable of withstanding drops up to 1 meter. The monitors are expected to interface with existing Philips PIIC iX Central Station and provide monitoring capabilities for critical care patients during both transport and bedside scenarios. The solicitation number is 36C26225Q0490, and the procurement falls under Product Service Code 6515 for medical and surgical instruments and equipment.