SAM #36C26226Q0872

VA San Diego Seeks Portable FTIR Multi-gas Analyzer Equivalent to Gasmet GT5000-HS Kit Terra

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Portable FTIR Multi-gas Analyzer for the VA San Diego Healthcare System to support hazardous substance response and air monitoring: - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, VA San Diego Healthcare System Environment Health & Safety (EH&S) - OEMs and Vendors: - Gasmet (OEM referenced: Model GT5000-HS Kit Terra) - Products/Services Requested: - Portable FTIR Multi-Gas Analyzer, equivalent to Gasmet GT5000-HS Kit Terra (Part# GT5000) - Quantity: 1 unit - Must measure at least 40 gas species simultaneously - Includes integrated sampling pump, field kit (power supply/charger, sampling hose, filters, carry/transport case), and software for industrial hygiene and environmental monitoring - Integrated spectral library of at least 3,000 compounds - Real-time concentration readouts, data logging, and export - Rugged, portable (under 25 lbs), battery powered (minimum 3 hours), IP54 enclosure - Remote control capability - Minimum 1-year warranty - Services: - Operator and service manuals (calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, data export) - Training for VA staff (in person or virtual) on safe operation, configuration, and data interpretation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Analyzer must be self-contained and suitable for field use in hazardous environments - Delivery, training, and warranty are required - Delivery Location: - VA San Diego Healthcare System, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161

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THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. Submission of information about pricing, delivery, the market, and capabilities is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI for planning purposes in accordance with (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW 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. SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought Notice / RFI only. The purpose of this notice is to gain information about potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 334513 (size standard of 750 Employees). Responses will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of responses, further RFIs and/or a solicitation or other announcements may be published. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking sources capable of providing a Portable Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) multi-gas analyzer equivalent to GASMET Model GT5000-HS Kit Terra to support hazardous substance release response, exposure assessment, and air monitoring operations. Background: The VA San Diego Healthcare System Environment Health & Safety (EH&S) Service requires the acquisition of a Portable Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) multi-gas analyzer equivalent to GASMET Model GT5000-HS Kit Terra. This device will support hazardous substance release response, exposure assessment, and air monitoring operations. The portable multi-gas analyzer allows for timely, field-capable identification and measurement of known and unknown airborne chemicals during emergency spills, releases, and other potentially hazardous exposure events within the medical center environment. It shall provide field deployable, quantitative measurement of multiple gases simultaneously and have the capability to identify unknown gases using a large spectral library. Deliverables: CLIN Description Qty UOM 0001 Portable FTIR Multi-Gas Analyzer equivalent to Gasmet Model GT5000 Terra Product# GT5000 1 EA Salient Characteristics Must be a self-contained FTIR gas analyzer that uses mid infrared spectroscopy to measure multiple gas species simultaneously. The analyzer must include an integrated gas sample cell and sampling pump to draw gas samples without reliance on external analyzer racks, trailers, or separate benchtop spectrometers. The analyzer must be furnished as a complete field kit, including analyzer, power supply/charger, sampling hose, filters, and carry/transport case suitable for deployment for one operator. The analyzer software must include configuration features suitable for industrial hygiene, confined spaces, environmental exposure, and anesthetic gas monitoring applications. The analyzer must be capable of simultaneously quantifying no less than 40 distinct gas species in a single measurement cycle. It must provide real-time numerical concentration readout for each configured gas in appropriate units and be capable of logging data for post-processing and reporting. For common toxic industrial gases (CO, CO2, NO, NO2, SO2, HCl, HF, NH3, selected VOCs), the system must achieve minimum detection limits in the low ppm range or better, suitable for occupational and environmental exposure assessments. The instrument must include an integrated spectral library of infrared reference spectra covering at least 3,000 distinct gas compounds relevant to industrial hygiene, combustion products, toxic industrial chemicals, and VOCs. The system must provide an automated library research function capable of comparing acquired spectra to the onboard spectral library and returning best match candidates to identify unknown gases in the field. The analyzer software must allow addition or updates of reference spectra to expand or refine the library over the life of the instrument. It must be portable and suitable for one-person carry; total weight must not exceed 25 pounds (11.5 kg). The analyzer must be battery powered, capable of at least 3 hours of continuous operation on an internal or external rechargeable battery pack. The system must include an AC power supply and charger compatible with U.S. mains power and allow operation from AC power when available. The analyzer must be housed in a rugged enclosure suitable for field use, providing environmental resistance against dust, moisture, and physical shock, including routine transport. It must have a minimum ingress protection rating of IP54 or better, or equivalent environmental resistance. The analyzer must operate within an ambient temperature range suitable for outdoor and indoor industrial environments, as specified by the manufacturer. Support connection of field sampling accessories, including flexible sampling hoses/tubing, filters, and probes for stack, container, and confined space sampling. Provide a graphical interface such as onboard display or external tablet/laptop for configuration, measurement control, real-time viewing, and library searches. Include a data logging function with non-volatile storage for historical data retrieval and reporting. Support data export via USB, Ethernet, or wireless interfaces. Allow remote control and monitoring via external devices such as tablets or laptops compatible with the kit or contractor software. General Requirements: The contractor must provide operating training (in person or virtual) to VA staff for safe operation, configuration, and data interpretation. Supply operator and service manuals, including calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and data export instructions. The system must come with a minimum 1-year warranty at no additional cost to the Government. Delivery Address: VA San Diego Healthcare System 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161 The list of DRAFT characteristics is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, of the supplies/services that are required. If your company is interested and capable of providing the required supplies/services, please provide the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include: Company name, address, point of contact, size of business, and capabilities statement illustrating how your organization can meet the SOW requirements. Explain any limitations or how your company exceeds each requirement. Any additional feedback or suggestions on the SOW requirements, or reply as N/A if none. Size status and representations (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, Large Business). Indicate if your company is considered small under the NAICS code. Confirm if your company is the manufacturer, authorized distributor, or can provide the solution. If a large business, provide details of any authorized distributors. If a small business and an authorized distributor/reseller, specify any alterations or modifications. Describe how your business ensures compliance with limitations on subcontracting. Indicate if the items are considered Commercial of the Shelf (COTS) as per FAR Part 2.101. Confirm if your business complies with the Non-Manufacturer Rule. State if your product conforms to the Buy American Act. Provide lead time for delivery of a single unit and scale for larger quantities. Estimate the lifespan of your solution and support/services included. Specify if your equipment has FDA clearance and which ones. Indicate if your organization offers leasing solutions. Provide any Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or other Federal contract numbers. State if all items are available on your schedule/contract. Provide general pricing information for market research purposes. Provide your SAM.gov Unique Entity ID and Cage Code. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Hestia.Sim@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Wednesday, April 7, 2026, by 10AM Pacific Local Time. All responses will be used for planning purposes only. This notice does not constitute a request to be added to a bidders list or to receive a solicitation. Further RFIs or solicitations will be posted separately, and interested parties must respond to each posting accordingly.

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