SAM #36C25626Q1158

VA Requests RQI Cart Bundles for Resuscitation Training at Houston Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, is seeking information from vendors for resuscitation training equipment to support clinical readiness at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center - Products/Services Requested: - Five (5) RQI Cart bundles for resuscitation education - Each bundle includes: - One Simulation Station Without Laptop (RQI Cart) - One Resusci Anne QCPR RQI Manikin (adult CPR manikin) - One Resusci Baby QCPR RQI Manikin (infant CPR manikin) - One USB Hub (U.S. Version) - All equipment must be brand name or equal, new, fully functional, and covered by manufacturer warranties - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named, but the Resusci Anne and Resusci Baby QCPR manikins are manufactured by Laerdal Medical - Vendors must be authorized distributors with access to OEM parts; grey market items are prohibited - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be suitable for adult and infant CPR skills assessment with real-time audiovisual feedback - Brand name or equal is acceptable, but all items must be new and under manufacturer warranty - Vendors must demonstrate authorized distributor status and compliance with relevant regulations - NAICS code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) - The procurement supports clinical resuscitation readiness and training

Description

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 Request For Information (RFI)

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI

1. Title: RQI Carts

2. Purpose: The purpose of this Sources Sought is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly for the following:

Model / Part Number Item /Description of Supplies/Equipment Qty

Five (5) RQI Cart bundles, each containing: One Simulation Station Without Laptop (RQI Cart) One Resusci Anne QCPR RQI Manikin One Resusci Baby QCPR RQI Manikin One USB Hub (U.S.)

5-EA

The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339112 is 1000 (employees or dollars).

1. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this Sources Sought.
   Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the Sources Sought:

Where are the requested items/equipment manufactured? For example: City/State, Country

Are the requested items/equipment manufactured by a small or large business? Yes or No

Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)? Yes or No

Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in performance of this requirement?

The VA does not accept grey market items and therefore the Vendor must attach evidence of this access (Authorized Distributor letter) to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice.

Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following:

Point(s) of contact name: _______________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________ Company's business size: ________________________________________________ Unique Entity ID (UEI) #: ________________________________________________

Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite 339112 NAICS code?

Please provide proof of qualifications.

Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General
Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), (FSS) Federal Supply Service and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)?

 If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research. 

1. Opportunity/Market Pricing: Michael E. DeBakey (MEDVAMC) is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the HOUSTON VAMC in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Therefore, vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation.

2. Sources Sought responses are due by 3:00pm (CST), August 4, 2026; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to tiffany.burks@va.gov

The subject line shall read: Michael E. DeBakey VAMC RQI Carts. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f). Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI. Information provided will be used solely by Michael E. DeBakey VAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the Michael E. DeBakey VAMC Purchasing and Contract Team.

1. Contact Information:

   Tiffany Burks tiffany.burks@va.gov

Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!

Additional Links:Department of Veteran Affairs

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