Opportunity
Arkansas State University #BID 27-18
Three anesthesia systems with patient monitoring for Arkansas State University
Posted
October 02, 2026
Respond By
October 09, 2026
Identifier
BID 27-18
NAICS
423450, 339112
Arkansas State University’s Nursing program is seeking three anesthesia systems with patient monitoring for its Jonesboro campus. - Buyer: Arkansas State University, Procurement Services, for the Nursing program; Jonesboro, Arkansas. - Request: Three complete systems—one System A and two System B units. Each includes an anesthesia machine and patient monitor; System A also includes one transport patient monitoring module. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, brands, or vendors are named. The anesthesia machine, patient monitor, and transport module within each system must come from the same manufacturer. - Key capabilities: Anesthesia machines require standard and advanced ventilation modes, electronic gas mixing, low-flow operation, gas and agent monitoring, and autoclavable breathing components. System A’s machine also specifies a touchscreen display and additional ventilation capabilities. - Monitoring: System A calls for a 19-inch touchscreen patient monitor with advanced perioperative monitoring options. System B calls for 15-inch touchscreen monitors with ECG, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and invasive blood pressure monitoring. The System A transport module must support adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients and provide core transport monitoring. - Performance period: Anticipated start in October 2026; no end date, duration, or option periods are specified.
Description
Arkansas State University is seeking bids for three anesthesia systems, including an anesthesia machine, patient monitoring, and a transport monitoring module for System A. The equipment must all be produced by the same manufacturer. The notice lists a response deadline of October 9, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. CST, while the attached bid document gives a bid opening date of October 19, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. CST. The university anticipates awarding a contract to one contractor.