SAM #36C26226Q1109

VA Prescott Healthcare System Market Research for MRI-Compatible Ventilator Solutions

This opportunity is a market research request from the VA Prescott Healthcare System for MRI-compatible ventilator solutions. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Network Contracting Office 22 - VA Prescott Healthcare System - OEM Highlight: - Hamilton Medical Inc. is the primary manufacturer specified - Brand name or equal products are acceptable; domestic alternatives are encouraged - Products Requested: - Hamilton-MR1 Transport Ventilator Package (1 unit) - Includes clinical training, service training tuition, O2 hose, adult/pediatric configuration, US power cord, trolley with Intelli brake, Diss connector 02-Platform C, 02 cell initial order, Li-Ion batteries (2 pieces), English language kit, USA customization - Hamilton C3/C2/C1/T1/MR1 battery calibrator with cord (1 unit) - Trends/Loops Application (1 unit) - NIV/NIV-ST Application (1 unit) - DuoPAP/APRV Application (1 unit) - Services Requested: - Clinical training (1 unit) - Service training tuition (1 unit) - Unique Requirements: - MR-conditional compatibility for safe use in MRI environments - Broad patient range: neonatal, pediatric, adult - Multiple ventilation modes, including noninvasive and advanced applications - Turbine-driven operation and extended battery life - FDA 510(k) clearance required - Preference for US-made products if available - The notice is for information gathering and not a formal solicitation; responses will inform acquisition strategy.

Description

Sources Sought Synopsis Only

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.

THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).

The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business relative to NAICS 334510 with size standards of 1250 employees. Note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in U.S Small Business Administration site https://www.sba.gov can perform the project, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127. 

Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM, and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement.

General Requirements:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Prescott Healthcare System, has a need for the HAMILTON-MR1 PACKAGE. The Hamilton-MR1 will be used to provide mechanical ventilation to patients who require respiratory support while undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging environment.

The requirement is for brand name or equal to: MR1 Ventilator Transport Please Identify any domestic alternatives (meaning manufactured in the United States)

Nomenclature: Transport Ventilator

MANUFACTURE AND BRAND NAME PRODUCT INFORMATION Hamilton Medical Inc

CLIN Description Qty Unit of Measure 01 Hamilton-MR1 Package 1 EA

•  Clinical Training
  

  1

•  Reno Service Training Tuition
  

  1

•  O2 Hose
  

  1

•  Adult/Pediatric Configuration
  

  1

•  US Power Cord
  

  1

•  Trolley (with Intelli brake)
  

  1

• Diss Connector 02-Platform C
  

  1

• 02 Cell-Initial Order
  

  1

• Li-Ion Batteries (2 pieces)
  

  1

• English Language Kit
  

  1

• USA Customization
  

  1

02 Hamilton C3/C2/C1/T1/MR1 battery calibrator w/cord 1 EA 03 Trends/Loops Application 1 EA 04 NIV/NIV-ST Application 1 EA 05 DuoPAP/APRV Application 1 EA

REQUIREMENTS: The Radiology department requests the acquisition of a Mechanical Ventilator transport for the purpose of providing continuous respiratory support to patients during MRI imaging procedures. The Salient Characteristics must include:

MR-Conditional to 50 mT (compatible with 1.5 T & 3 T scanners) TeslaSpy continuously monitors magnetic field and alerts if too close even when off.

Portable ICU ventilator weighing ~6.8 kg ( 21 kg with trolley); compact size supports ICU MRI transport with quick-release trolley and auto-lock brakes.

Broad patient range: neonatal (tidal down to 2 mL), pediatric, adult.

Ventilation modes: full suite volume & pressure-controlled, ASV®, NIV, nCPAP, HFOT, duet modes like PSIMV+, APRV, DuoPAP.

Turbine-driven, no external compressed air needed; delivers up to 260 L/min flow.

Battery life 8 9 hr (72 Wh, 2× lithium-ion); recharge time ~3 6 hrs.

Ventilation Cockpit UI with 8.4 touchscreen showing waveforms, loops, trends, lung mechanics.

Safety & monitoring: alarms for pressures, volumes, disconnections, apnea; leak compensation; dynamic lung panels show compliance, resistance, stress/strain

FDA 510(k) cleared in 2016 (K153046) for invasive and noninvasive use in MRI, with neonatal capability and enhanced battery runtime

Participating Healthcare Facilities:

VISN 22 West VA Prescott Healthcare System 500 HW 89N; Prescott, AZ 86313-5001

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This notice is neither a request for competitive proposals or solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this response. Responses to this Sources Sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov on or before Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, by 6:00 am PST Local Time.

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