SAM #36C24E26Q0041

RFI for Miniaturized CO2 Sensor Prototype Development and Physiologic Gas Monitoring

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from vendors for research and development services focused on miniaturized CO2 sensor prototype development and physiologic gas monitoring technologies. - Government Buyer: - Veterans Health Administration, Regional Procurement Office East (RPO East), VA Sleep Medicine Program Office - Contracting office located at 323 North Shore Drive, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 and Building 32 Suite 1A1111, 1010 Delafield Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215-1802 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development support for miniaturized CO2 sensor prototypes - Novel physiologic gas monitoring technologies - Experimental design, testbed development, data collection, and analysis - Deliverables include project plans, testbeds, protocols, data packages, statistical analysis, progress reports, final technical report, briefing, and technical artifacts - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on improving oxygen saturation sensing accuracy across diverse skin pigmentation - Enhancement of home-use and portable monitoring devices for respiratory conditions - Demonstration of company capability and relevant business status required - Special consideration for SDVOSB and VOSB businesses, with limitations on subcontracting - All technical details and requirements are referenced in attachments - Period of Performance: - 12-month base period with no option years - Place of Performance: - Contractor's laboratory facilities - VA Research and Development facilities in Pittsburgh, PA

Description

VHA Regional Procurement Office East R&D is issuing this Request for Information ( RFI ) to solicit proposals to support research of Miniaturized CO2 Sensor Prototype Development and Novel Physiologic Gas Monitoring. Information collected from this RFI will serve as market research.

Please see the attachment for more information. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Respondents may be notified of the results of the evaluation. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION OR ANSWER ANY QUESTION WILL BE UNDERSTOOD BY VA TO BE A STATEMENT THAT THE VENDOR RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THAT PARTICULAR SERVICE OR COMPLY WITH THAT REQUIREMENT. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code being considered for this procurement is 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), and the Product Service Code (PSC) is AN12 Health R&d Services; Health Care Services; Applied Research. The Small Business Size Standard is 1000 employees. Responses to this notice shall include the following: 1. Company name 2. SAM UEI number 3. Company s address, 4. Point of Contact information (i.e. title, phone number and email address) 5. Company s capability to meet this requirement and any pertinent information which demonstrates the company s ability to meet the above requirements. 6. Company s type of business (small or large) and socioeconomic status whether Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, Hubzone, 8(a), Women Owned, Small Disadvantaged, etc. If applicable, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) must be verified with the SBA. Limitations on Subcontracting and associated RFO/VAAR clauses will apply.

This is a request for information only. There will be no question-and-answer period for this sources sought. All responses shall be submitted in writing via email no later than 10:00am (ET) May 26, 2026 to Ms. Renee Kale at renee.kale@va.gov. E-mail: renee.kale@va.gov. Facsimile or telephonic responses will not be accepted.

DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

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