Digital Transcutaneous Monitor to Measure Blood Gases

The following is a Sources Sought Notice. This posted notice is not a Pre-Solicitation or Solicitation document. The Government is not currently soliciting bids, quotes, or proposals at this time; however, reserves the right to do so at a later date.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, has a requirement for a new transcutaneous monitor to measure blood gases during sleep studies.

The device must be able to do the following:

1. Measure transcutaneous oxygen (tcPO2);
2. Measure transcutaneous carbon dioxide tension (tcPCO2);
3. Measure pulse rate (PR);
4. Measure Relative Heating Power (RHP);
5. Measure vital signs (VS).

The device must have the following salient characteristics:

1. US 3-prong AC power with a rechargeable battery backup power supply;
2. Digital display;
3. Auditory alarms;
4. Compatibility with the Lab’s polysomnography (Somnostar v 11.4 Sleep System).

ALL ITEMS TO BE SHIPPED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION:

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

University Drive C

Pittsburgh, PA 15240-1000

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST MAINTAIN AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE.

Responses to this Sources Sought shall include:

Company Name

Address

Point of Contact

Phone Number

Email Address

Unique Entity ID

CAGE Code

Tax ID Number

Please note that in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 8127(d), a contracting officer of the “Department” shall award contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by Veterans, if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States.  For purposes of this VA specific rule, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or a veteran-owned small business (VOSB), must meet the eligibility requirements in 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), (f) and VAAR subpart 819.7003 and be listed as verified by the Small Business Administration at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov.

Please provide answers to all questions below regarding your firm’s Socio-Economic status pursuant to North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 334510

1. Is your business a small business under NAICS 334510? YES ______ NO ______

2. Is your firm a Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______

3. Is your firm a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______

4. Is you firm a certified HUB Zone firm? YES ______ NO ______

5. Is your firm a Woman Owned business? YES ______ NO ______

6. Is your firm a Large Business? YES ______ NO ______

7. What is your GSA/FSS schedule for these items? YES______ NO______

Schedule Number: ___________________

Expiration Date: _____________________

Please provide a capability statement as well as any relevant literature addressing your organization’s ability to supply the required items. Also, please include a point of contact name, phone number, and email address.

Note: Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Nathan Lohr via email only. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT.

Please submit all responses to this notice via e-mail to:

Nathan Lohr

Contract Specialist

nathan.lohr@va.gov

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are required by no later than Friday, November 14th, 2025, at 4:00 pm (1600) EST. If you are interested in submitting a response to this posting, please ensure to submit a Letter of Authorization from the OEM and a brochure/specification sheet for the product. LOAs will be verified by the Contract Specialist.