Sources Sought Notice - Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Equipment, Program Management, and CPR/AED Training Services
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, Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, with size standards of 1,250 Employees.
Note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more SDVOSB or VOSB that are SBA-certified and listed in the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) are capable of performing this requirement at a fair and reasonable price, VA may set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127.Â
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.gov and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement.
Complete the information requested below and attach any pertinent documents/information necessary.
General Requirements:
The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has a requirement to acquire Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and associated emergency response supplies, along with AED Program Management Services, medical direction and oversight, post-event support, and annual CPR/AED training services in support of National Cemetery Administration cemeteries nationwide.
The anticipated requirement includes the purchase of new AEDs (Brand Name or Equal), AED cabinets with alarms and signage, AED Response Kits, Naloxone (Narcan), replacement consumables, and recurring AED Program Management Services for Government-owned AEDs. Program Management Services include an Electronic, Web-Based AED Program Management System, inventory management, expiration tracking, reporting, medical oversight, post-event support, and annual CPR/AED training.
The Government anticipates awarding a single indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for one base year and four (4) one-year options with the Government s discretion to exercise.
In response to this announcement, please complete the information below and return to Weston.Worsham@va.gov by 7/6/2026 by 2:00 p.m. CST.
Company Name:
Address:
Contact Name:
Phone No:
Email:
Cage Code and/or SAM Unique ID:
Business size information
Select all that applies:
Small Business
Emerging Small Business
Small Disadvantaged Business
Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act
HUBZone
Woman Owned
SBA-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
SBA-Certified Veteran Owned Small Business
Large Business
Other:
FSS/ GSA Contract Holder
Yes No
FSS/ GSA Contract Number
Effective Date / Expiration Date
Do you plan on responding to a solicitation for this requirement with a Joint Venture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owner?Â
Yes No
If yes, please identify which companies are considering a Joint Venture and the ownership of each company.
Is your company currently capable of providing the following supplies and services? Has your company provided similar supplies and services within the past five (5) years?
Requirement
Yes
No
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
AED Program Management Services
Medical Direction and Oversight
Electronic, Web-Based AED Program Management System
CPR/AED Training Services
If yes, identify one contract of similar scope, size and complexity.
Customer:
Contract Number (if available):
If applicable, identify the approximate number of AEDs managed and the approximate number of locations supported under the referenced contract.
# AEDS Managed:
# Locations Supported:
Does your company anticipate subcontracting any portion of this requirement?
Yes
No
If yes, identify the anticipated services to be subcontracted:
This notice is neither a request for competitive proposal nor solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the NCA 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 Synopsis 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 a 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 Weston.Worsham@va.gov by 7/6/2026 by 2:00 PM CST.
