SAM #36C25626Q0639

Medical Electronics Equipment for Heart Rate Variability Testing – Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

This opportunity involves the Department of Veterans Affairs seeking sources for advanced medical electronics equipment to support diagnostic testing for veterans at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16 - Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center - Products/Equipment Requested: - HRV Acquire Heart Rate Variability Testing Lab (Model 6020), quantity: 1 - Includes vertical cart assembly, articulating arm mounted device, cart-mounted PC with Testworks software, medical grade isolation transformer, chest bellows, Valsalva bugle, ECG cable and leads, and initial testing supplies - CNAP Beat-to-Beat Blood Pressure Monitor System (Model 6100), quantity: 1 - Includes beat-to-beat BP device, wrist unit, S/M/L finger cuffs, Testworks software integration, vertical cart mounting - Q-SWEAT Sweat Measurement System Add-On (Model 6003), quantity: 1 - Includes main unit, sweat capsules, desiccant cylinder, Ionto4 stimulator, initial supplies, Q-Sweat software module - WR Tilt Table, Model S1 (Model 5568), quantity: 1 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; vendors must be authorized distributors with access to OEM parts - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Grey market items are not accepted - Vendors must provide proof of qualifications, manufacturing location, and compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule - Focus on small business participation (NAICS 339113) - Place of Performance: - Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX - Contracting Office: - Network Contracting Office 16, Houston, TX

Description

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Contract Opportunities website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI 1. Title: Medical Electronics Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Testing Lab

1. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly for the following:

Model / Part Number Item /Description of Supplies/Equipment Qty 6020 Acquire Heart Rate Variability Testing Lab (HRV)

1-EA 6100 Continuous Noninvasive Arterial Pressure (CNAP) Beat-to-Beat Blood Pressure (BP) Monitor System 1-EA 6003 Quantitative Sweat Measurement System, Add On 1-EA 5568 WR TILT TABLE, Model S1 1-EA

The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339113 is 800 (employees or dollars).

1. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI.
   Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI:

Where are the requested items/equipment manufactured? For example: City/State, Country

Are the requested items/equipment manufactured by a small or large business? Yes or No

Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)? Yes or No

Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in performance of this requirement?

The VA does not accept grey market items and therefore the Vendor must attach evidence of this access (Authorized Distributor letter) to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice.

Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following:

Point(s) of contact name: _______________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________ Company's business size: ________________________________________________ Unique Entity ID (UEI) #: ________________________________________________

Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite 339113 NAICS code?

Please provide proof of qualifications.

Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General
Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), (FSS) Federal Supply Service and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)?

 If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research. 

1. Opportunity/Market Pricing: Michael E. DeBakey (MEDVAMC) is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the HOUSTON VAMC in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Therefore, vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation.

2. RFI responses are due by 3:00pm (CST), Tuesday April 14, 2026; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to tiffany.burks@va.gov

The subject line shall read: Michael E. DeBakey VAMC micro-plate reader research equipment. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f). Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI. Information provided will be used solely by Michael E. DeBakey VAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the Michael E. DeBakey VAMC Purchasing and Contract Team.

1. Contact Information: Tiffany Burks tiffany.burks@va.gov

Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!

Additional Links:Department of Veterans Affairs

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