Q521--Portable Sleep Studies

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 (VA VISN 22) is seeking portable sleep apnea testing equipment through a pre-solicitation notice for contract 36C26225Q0562. The procurement is focused on acquiring portable sleep studies equipment, specified as "brand name or equal" under Product Service Code Q521 for Medical-Pulmonary services. The contract opportunity is categorized within the All Other Outpatient Care Centers NAICS classification (621498), indicating a specialized medical equipment procurement. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, interested vendors should prepare comprehensive technical and compliance documentation demonstrating their capability to provide high-quality sleep apnea testing equipment. The response deadline is February 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time, with Contract Specialist Felicia Simpson serving as the primary point of contact for potential questions or clarifications.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside, which means only small businesses are eligible to compete for this procurement opportunity. The specific place of performance for the contract has not been definitively established, suggesting potential flexibility in delivery and implementation. No specific award value or budget range was disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, nor were details provided about current incumbents or previous contractors for similar equipment. The solicitation will remain archived for 30 days following the response date, providing potential vendors ample time to review requirements and prepare comprehensive proposals. Given the specialized nature of medical equipment procurement for sleep studies, vendors should anticipate rigorous technical and compliance review processes that will assess the quality, reliability, and compatibility of proposed portable sleep apnea testing solutions.