SAM #36C25926Q0615

VA Market Research for Nihon Kohden NomadAir Home Sleep Apnea Testing Kits and Accessories

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) is seeking information from industry for the planned procurement of home sleep apnea testing equipment for the Cheyenne VA Medical Center in Wyoming. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) - OEM Highlight: - Nihon Kohden is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Products Requested: - Nihon Kohden NomadAir essentials kit (part number NMDAIR-PROMO/ZA) - Includes NomadAir device, finger probe, chest belt, USB cable, battery door tool, quick guide - One year of Connect software subscription (Polysmith review analysis for up to 10 units, database license, WatchTower access, and Cloud Service) - NT reusable NomadAir carrying case (part number A/NMDAIR-CASE) - NT reusable NomadAir small RIP belt (part number A/NMDAIR-BELT-S) - NT reusable NomadAir medium RIP belt (part number A/NMDAIR-BELT-M) - Quantities: - One unit each of essentials kit, carrying case, small RIP belt, and medium RIP belt - Notable Requirements: - Hardware and software subscription must be provided as a complete solution - Connect software subscription is required for one year, enabling cloud-based review and analysis - All accessories must be compatible with the Nihon Kohden NomadAir device - NAICS code: 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) - Respondents are asked to submit their capabilities and qualifications for consideration

Description

Sources Sought Notice – Home Sleep Apnea Testing Devices - 36C25926Q0615

Disclaimer:

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research 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. 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.

Information Requested from Industry:

In response to the Sources Sought, interested Contractors shall submit the following information and any Capabilities/Qualifications Statement to include but not limited to an overview of proposed solution(s) and a description of the product your company possesses in accordance with the Statement of Work draft / Salient Characteristics List. Responses to market research table questionnaire shall be submitted. If this information is not provided, then it will be assumed the entire requirement cannot be met.

Description of Requirement:

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for Nihon Kohden NomadAir Polysomnography Home Sleep Apnea Testing Kits, for the Cheyenne VA Medical Center. This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation or a request for proposal and shall not be construed as an obligation or commitment by the Government. An award will not be made on any offers submitted in response to this notice, and it shall not be implied the Government is committed to providing any solicitation or award following this notice. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate a respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided. Delivery Information:

Cheyenne VA Medical Center

2360 E. Pershing Blvd.

Cheyenne, WY 82001

Requirement Items:

Item No.

Part Number

Item Description

1

NMDAIR-PROMO/ZA

NomadAir essentials kit (NomadAir, Finger Probe-1.6m, Chest Belt-LRG, USB Cable, Battery Door Tool, Quick Guide), + one year of Connect (Polysmith review analysis-up to 10 units, database license, WatchTower access & Cloud Service).

2

A/NMDAIR-CASE

NT reusable NomadAir carrying case

3

A/NMDAIR-BELT-S

NT reusable NomadAir small RIP belt, NomadAir connector, 0.3m/11 in. to 0.7m/27 in., Qty. 1. For use with A/NMDAIR NomadAir only. No RIP driver necessary.

4

A/NMDAIR-BELT-M

NT reusable NomadAir medium RIP belt, NomadAir connector, length 0.4m/17 in. to 1.1m/45 in., Qty. 1. For use with A/NMDAIR NomadAir only. No RIP driver necessary.

In response to this announcement, please provide the information requested below requested in this market research table questionnaire. If this information is not provided, then it will be assumed the entire requirement cannot be met:

NAICS Code:

Company Name:

Address:

UEI (Unique Entity ID) Number:

Contact Name:

Phone No.:

Email:

Business Size Information - Select all that applies:

Small Business Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act HUBZone Woman Owned Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Veteran Owned Small Business Large Business

FSS/GSA Contract Holder:

Yes                     No   

FSS/GSA Contract Number:

Effective Date/ Expiration Date:

Proposed solution is listed and available on the above FSS/GSA Contract:

Yes                     No   

Available pricing structure of proposed solution:

Pricing Model

Please Indicate Availability Below: (Yes / No / NA)

All on FSS

Open Market only

Mix of FSS & Open Market

Firm-Fixed Price

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Market Research Questions:

Buy American Act RFO 52.225-1 and RFO 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate – What percentage of the proposed product (including leases and rentals) is a:

Domestic end product? _____________ (%)

Foreign end product? _______________ (%) Country of Origin:

Questions for Small Businesses ONLY:

Limitations on Subcontracting RFO 52.219-14

What percentage of the work would be subcontracted to another company? _____ What is the business size of the subcontractor?___

Per RFO 52.219-14 the following conditions must be met:

Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract;

If subcontracting, what added value do you offer (RFO 52.215-23):

Nonmanufacturer Rule (RFO 52.219-33):

Does your company manufacturer these proposed items? [  ] yes [  ] no Does your company exceed 500 employees?  [  ] yes [  ] no   If yes, list # of employees: ______ Does your company primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied?  [  ] yes [  ] no Does your company take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice?  [  ] yes [  ] no Does your company supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor or producer made in the United States, or obtains a waiver of such requirement pursuant to paragraph (b)(5) CFR 121.406. [  ] yes [  ] no  If yes, what is the manufacturer’s name? _____________

Response Instructions:

Do not provide more than 8 pages, including cover letter page. Submit your response via email to amanda.wesson@va.gov Submit your response NLT 14:00 (MST) on Friday, July 24, 2026; Mark your response as “Proprietary Information” if the information is considered business sensitive. VA has identified the appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code as 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing with a Small Business size of 1,250 Employees.  Please identify and explain any NAICS codes your company believes would better represent the items requested.

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