VISN 21 Defibrillator Replacement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 (VISN 21) is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of supplying defibrillator replacement devices and related equipment to support five VA health care systems: VA Palo Alto, VA Southern Nevada, VA Sierra Nevada, VA Central California, and VA Northern California. The procurement seeks defibrillators meeting specific technical specifications including maximum dimensions of 9.4 x 10.3 x 8.6 inches, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, color LCD touchscreen displays, adult and pediatric CPR feedback technology, and high-current rectilinear biphasic waveform capability. Interested vendors must submit capability statements, company information, SAM UEI numbers, socioeconomic status documentation, authorized distributor letters if applicable, and estimated pricing to david.alvarez4@va.gov by May 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time. This is a Sources Sought notice only for market research purposes with no formal solicitation document issued at this time, and the government will not compensate respondents for their submissions. The NAICS code 334510 applies to this requirement, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.

The VA requires a total of 256 new defibrillator/monitor devices and will trade in approximately 234 existing legacy units consisting primarily of Zoll R-Series, Zoll X-Series, and Lifepak 15 models across all participating facilities. The contract includes FOB Destination delivery with configuration to VA standards, comprehensive training for clinician and biomedical staff at each facility for a minimum of two days accommodating all nursing shifts, superuser training for VA-designated nursing staff, and a minimum five-year warranty with warranty documentation and support contacts. No set-aside designation has been applied to this procurement, though vendors are requested to indicate socioeconomic status such as Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business or Women-Owned Small Business status, which will be verified through VetBiz. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The government reserves the right to cancel the requirement and has not identified any incumbent contractors in this market research phase.