Automatic External Defibrillator

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 (NCO 15) in Leavenworth, Kansas is seeking sources for Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) to serve the Eastern Kansas VA Hospital Systems. This Sources Sought Notice (RFI) is issued for market research purposes to identify potential suppliers capable of providing semi-automatic, WiFi-enabled AED units with comprehensive accessories and support services. Key requirements include that all AEDs must be semi-automatic with WiFi capability, feature integrated pediatric mode, provide CPR coaching with rate and depth guidance, and include digital memory for storing minimum 60 minutes of ECG data for at least two patient episodes. Technical specifications are stringent, with maximum dimensions of 4" H x 10" W x 12" D, maximum weight of 5 pounds, biphasic truncated exponential waveform capability with 360J output, and charge times under 7 seconds for semi-automatic operation. Responses are due by March 23, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time and should be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Ron Castle at ronald.castle@va.gov.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and no incumbent contractor or award value is specified in the notice. The VA is requesting 56 new semi-automatic AED units along with supporting equipment including 2 AED trainers, 23 extra batteries, 112 sets of electrode pads, and 25 AED wall cabinets for installation at Colmery O'Neal VA Medical Center in Topeka and Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth. All AEDs must include a minimum 8-year warranty, and electrodes and batteries must have minimum 4-year lifecycles with additional accessories including carrying cases, USB cables, and operating instructions. Respondents must provide company information, SAMS UEI, small business certifications, manufacturer authorization letters, and capability statements including details on delivery timelines, product lifecycle, maintenance requirements, and manufacturing location. The NAICS code is 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) with a 1,250-employee size standard.