Digital Transcutaneous Monitor to Measure Blood Gases

The following is a Sources Sought Notice. This posted notice is not a Pre-Solicitation or Solicitation document. The Government is not currently soliciting bids, quotes, or proposals at this time; however, reserves the right to do so at a later date. The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, has a requirement for a new transcutaneous monitor to measure blood gases during sleep studies. The device must be able to do the following:

Measure transcutaneous oxygen (tcPO2); Measure transcutaneous carbon dioxide tension (tcPCO2); Measure pulse rate (PR); Measure Relative Heating Power (RHP); Measure vital signs (VS). The device must have the following salient characteristics: US 3-prong AC power with a rechargeable battery backup power supply; Digital display; Auditory alarms; Compatibility with the Lab’s polysomnography (Somnostar v 11.4 Sleep System).

ALL ITEMS TO BE SHIPPED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive C Pittsburgh, PA 15240-1000 ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST MAINTAIN AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE. Responses to this Sources Sought shall include:

Company Name Address Point of Contact Phone Number Email Address Unique Entity ID CAGE Code Tax ID Number Please note that in accordance with 38 U.S.C.

8127(d), a contracting officer of the “Department” shall award contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by Veterans, if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States.

For purposes of this VA specific rule, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or a veteran-owned small business (VOSB), must meet the eligibility requirements in 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), (f) and VAAR subpart 819.7003 and be listed as verified by the Small Business Administration at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov.

Please provide answers to all questions below regarding your firm’s Socio-Economic status pursuant to North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 334510 1. Is your business a small business under NAICS 334510? YES

NO

2. Is your firm a Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES

NO

3. Is your firm a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES

NO

4. Is you firm a certified HUB Zone firm? YES

NO

5. Is your firm a Woman Owned business? YES

NO

6. Is your firm a Large Business? YES

NO

7. What is your GSA/FSS schedule for these items? YES

NO

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Please provide a capability statement as well as any relevant literature addressing your organization’s ability to supply the required items. Also, please include a point of contact name, phone number, and email address.

Note: Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Nathan Lohr via email only. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT. Please submit all responses to this notice via e-mail to:

Nathan Lohr Contract Specialist nathan.lohr@va.gov Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are required by no later than Friday, November 14th, 2025, at 4:00 pm (1600) EST. If you are interested in submitting a response to this posting, please ensure to submit a Letter of Authorization from the OEM and a brochure/specification sheet for the product. LOAs will be verified by the Contract Specialist.