SAM #36C26226Q1143

VA Seeks Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus AQURE Platinum Software or Equivalent for POCT Device Management

This opportunity involves the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, seeking a centralized IT management software for point-of-care testing (POCT) devices at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, Long Beach, CA - Office: Jerry L. Pettis VA Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA - OEMs and Vendors: - Radiometer (OEM of ABL90 Flex Plus AQURE Platinum Software) - Equivalent solutions from other OEMs are acceptable - Products/Services Requested: - Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus AQURE Platinum Software or equivalent - Centralized IT platform for managing POCT devices (including ABL90 FLEX PLUS analyzers) - Must support vendor-neutral connectivity for 30+ POCT devices - Features required: remote diagnostics, real-time analytics, automated QC management, operator competency tracking, compliance traceability, automated alerts, secure remote software updates, and 24/7 Platinum tier support - Microsoft-based security compliance - Annual subscription/service for one base year plus four option years (total of five years) - Quantity: 1 per year - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only new equipment/software (no gray market or remanufactured items) - Vendor must be OEM or authorized dealer/distributor/reseller (with proof of authorization) - Compliance with FDA Class I medical device standards - Must meet all salient characteristics as detailed in the attachments - Responses must include detailed capability statements and evidence of similar experience

Description

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR MARKET RESEARCH AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION

Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research only to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of Small Businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB/VOSB), who are interested in submitting proposals for this procurement and who are capable of performing the work required for this procurement.

Domestic sources or suitable domestic alternative sources are being sought for this requirement.

The suggested NAICS for this requirement is 334510 — Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing.

The Contractor shall deliver service that can meet the required Salient Characteristics (see attached Draft Salient Characteristics) to VA Medical Center located at: Jerry L. Pettis VA Medical Center 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357-1000

The required services shall be provided by the contractor along with all resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables described in Statement of Work (SOW). See attached Draft Salient Characteristics (Salient Characteristics-Draft RFI 36C26226Q1143 VALL Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus AQURE Platinum Software OR EQUAL).

Interested and capable Contractors are encouraged to respond to this notice not later than Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM Pacific Time (PT), by providing the following information via email only to Dyne.Kim@va.gov.

(a) Company name (b) Address (c) Point of contact (d) Phone, fax, and email of primary point of contact (e) Contractor's Unique Entity ID (SAM) number (f) Type of small business, if applicable (e.g., Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), 8(a), HUB-Zone, Woman Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, or Small Business) (g) Statement indicating whether your company is considered small under the size standard for the NAICS code identified under this RFI. Responses are welcome to specify a different NAICS in which they could meet this requirement. (h) Statement indicating the brand name, model, and product description of the VALL Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus AQURE Platinum Software OR EQUAL service you intend to provide. (i) Statement indicating the name of the company whose VALL Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus AQURE Platinum Software OR EQUAL service you intend to provide, the country of origin for that service, and whether the company is a small business under the relevant NAICS. Please elaborate on the applicability of the Buy American Statute and/or Trade agreements. (j) Statement indicating whether you are an authorized distributor of the VALL Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus AQURE Platinum Software OR EQUAL service. If not, include an approval letter from the manufacturer and answer questions regarding employee count, trade engagement, ownership, and compliance with industry standards. (k) Statement indicating if you have a current contract to provide the service under GSA FSS, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or other federal contracts. Include contract details if applicable. (l) Statement indicating the estimated number of calendar days after receipt of order (ARO) to deliver the service. (m) General pricing for the service. This information will be used for VA internal market research purposes and will not be shared.

Pricing table with item numbers, descriptions, quantities, units, unit prices, and amounts follows, with acceptance of items satisfying the Salient Characteristics listed in the Statement of Work.

Item Number Description/Part Number Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Amount 0001 Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus AQURE Platinum Software OR EQUAL - Base Year 08/20/2026 - 08/19/2027 1 YR 1001 Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus AQURE Platinum Software OR EQUAL - Option Year 1 08/20/2027 - 08/19/2028 1 YR 2001 Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus AQURE Platinum Software OR EQUAL - Option Year 2 08/20/2028 - 08/19/2029 1 YR 3001 Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus AQURE Platinum Software OR EQUAL - Option Year 3 08/20/2029 - 08/19/2030 1 YR 4001 Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus AQURE Platinum Software OR EQUAL - Option Year 4 08/20/2030 - 08/19/2031 1 YR

TOTAL

(n) Provide documented self-attestation/certification that the service you intend to provide meets any regulatory expectations by the US Government (e.g., FDA classification as Class I, deemed low risk, allowing self-declaration of standards).

(o) A capability statement with detailed information for one or more reference contracts demonstrating your experience providing the service that meets the requirements in the Draft Salient Characteristics. GENERAL STATEMENTS OF CAPABILITY ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. Include for each reference: Legal name of the entity Contract number Description of specific tasks performed Dates of performance Name, phone number, and email of verifiable contact person

NOTE: The above information is required for the Government to evaluate small business capabilities and determine if the procurement should be set aside. Failure to submit complete information may be viewed as lack of capability and affect the set-aside decision.

All Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with current Representations and Certifications.

--End of Sources Sought Announcement--

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 are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

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