Opportunity
SAM #36C26326Q0714
VA RFI for Heated High Flow Respiratory Support Systems (Fisher & Paykel Airvo 3 or Equal)
Buyer
VA Health Administration Center 23 (VHA NCO 23)
Posted
May 14, 2026
Respond By
May 28, 2026
Identifier
36C26326Q0714
NAICS
339112, 423450
The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23) and VISN 23, is seeking information from vendors capable of supplying heated high flow respiratory support systems, specifically brand name or equal to the Fisher & Paykel Airvo 3. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23), including offices in Saint Paul, MN and Coralville, IA - VISN 23 - OEMs and Vendors: - Fisher & Paykel (Airvo 3 referenced as the standard) - Products/Services Requested: - Heated high flow respiratory support system, brand name or equal to Fisher & Paykel Airvo 3 - Must provide heated and humidified high flow therapy up to 70 L/min - Integrated flow generator and oxygen blending - Adjustable temperature settings - Real-time monitoring and alarms - FDA-cleared for inpatient hospital use - Accessories: humidification chamber, breathing circuits, adult Optiflow+ nasal cannula starter set - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Buy American Act applies; vendors must specify place of manufacture - No specific quantities or part numbers provided - This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research, not a solicitation
Description
VISN 23 is requesting information for companies who offer the following goods or equivalent. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY: The market research is looking to identify potential vendors who have the capabilities to offer the following: Heated high flow respiratory support systems brand name or equal to Fisher & Paykel Airvo 3. BUY AMERICAN ACT The Buy American Act applies to this requirement. In your responses you must include the place of manufacture for the above items or equal items that can satisfy this requirement. Responses to this notice that do not contain this required info will not be considered.
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.