Solicitation Number:Â Â
36C10X26Q0167Â
 Notice Type: Â
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Â
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for brand name, or equal commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.Â
Solicitation number 36C10X26Q0167 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, dated 13 March 2026.Â
Requirement Description:Â
VA has a requirement to purchase Physiologic Monitor Modules: Pulse Oximetry to deliver patient care to its VA Medical Centers around the country. The Physiologic Monitor Modules: Pulse Oximetry is a noninvasive patient monitoring system that continuously measures regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation specific tissues, such as the brain during anesthesia. It utilizes near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) technology through sensors placed on the skin, typically the forehead, to determine the balance between regional oxygen delivery and demand.
A single award Requirements contract will be awarded as a Brand Name or Equal in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein. Quotes shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the brand name or equal equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. Â
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. The associated size standard is 800 employees. This procurement action is Unrestricted Full and Open.Â
This acquisition is for a single award Requirements contract in accordance with FAR Part 16.5 for Masimo O3® brand name or equal to The Physiologic Monitor Modules: Pulse Oximetry as identified in ATTACHMENT A PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ PHYSIOLOGIC MONITOR MODULES: PULSE OXIMETRY. All interested companies shall provide a QUOTE for all Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ PHYSIOLOGIC MONITOR MODULES: PULSE OXIMETRY.
The ordering period is for one 12-month base year with four 12-month option years. Delivery is a FOB destination. Firm-Fixed Price Orders will be placed against this contract in writing and will provide the delivery locations, delivery dates and exact quantities. Â
The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition including attached addenda to the provision.Â
The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services Items, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda also applies to this acquisition.Â
Clause 52.212-4, Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. Addendum is attached.Â
All interested quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a quote. You may access SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/.Â
Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via email by 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on May 29, 2026, to Contract Specialist, Jalima Jones at Jalima.Jones@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy at Sara.Vickroy@va.gov
No calls will be accepted. Quotes are due via email by 10:00 AM EST on June 10, 2026, to Contract Specialist, Jalima Jones at Jalima.Jones@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy at Sara.Vickroy@va.gov
SCOPE OF WORKÂ Â Â
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified Physiologic Monitor Modules: Pulse Oximetry product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award. Â
The Physiologic Monitor Modules: Pulse Oximetry is a noninvasive patient monitoring system that continuously measures regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation specific tissues, such as the brain during anesthesia. It utilizes near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) technology through sensors placed on the skin, typically the forehead, to determine the balance between regional oxygen delivery and demand.
The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Physiologic Monitor Modules: Pulse Oximetry to be used by VHA clinicians throughout the United States and its territories. The period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods.Â
2. REQUIREMENTÂ
This requirement will be, Brand Name or Equal which requires the quoter indicate that each product being offered as an equal product to Masimo O3® or equal Physiologic Monitor Modules: Pulse Oximetry. For each equal product, the quoter must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SCs) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The quoter must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the offeror must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer (CO) and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements.Â
The following line-items comprise the Physiologic Monitor Modules: Pulse Oximetry product line:
Contract Line-Item Number
Brand
Part Number
Description
0001
Masimo O3®
9515
Root Monitor
0002
Masimo O3®
9637
O3 Regional Oximeter Module
0003
Masimo O3®
3756
O3 Sensor, Adult (20/box)
0004
Masimo O3®
4575
O3 Module Clamp
0005
Curbell Medical
15785
Curbell Cable Tethers, 6" (12/box)
0006
Masimo O3®
300238
Root Roll Stand
0007
Masimo O3®
28814
DLMS Virtual Server
0008
Masimo O3®
27161
BAG ASSY, IRIS GTWY VIRTL APPL, V2.0.0.1
0009
Masimo O3®
27274
BAG ASY, IRIS GTWY VRT APPL, TST SVR, V2001
0010
Masimo O3®
101138
USB 1D/2D BARCODE READER
0011
Masimo O3®
3963
HL7, ADT, INTERFACE
0012
Masimo O3®
4526
HL7, NOTIFCATIONS
0013
Masimo O3®
3964
HL7, RESULTS OUT, INTERFACE
0014
Masimo O3®
2456
INSTALLATION SERVICES, SAFETY NET
0015
Masimo O3®
9712-LIC
IRIS DCX PER BED LICENSE
0016
Masimo O3®
102-3Y
IRIS SERVICE, 3 Yr
0017
Masimo O3®
2457
WIRELESS SITE SURVEY
0018
Masimo O3®
114-3Y
CONCIERGE+ SERVICE PLAN FOR DEVICES, 3YR
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Masimo O3® brand name or equal to Physiologic Monitor Modules: Pulse Oximetry as listed above which meet all the following salient characteristics.
Vendors may quote any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Products quoted in the technical volume must be captured on the Vendor s pricing volume (Attachment A, Price Cost Schedule) of the solicitation. Vendors may quote any additional ancillary products which they deem to be essential to the functionality of the proposed solution; these items must be captured in the Vendor s pricing volume with a quantity of zero.
SC #
Salient Characteristics
Method of Evaluation
Applicable CLINs
Page # Where SC is Found in Technical Literature
SC 1
Must provide continuous non-invasive Cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO ) values as a stand-alone system.
Literature Review
0001-0003
SC2
Must allow for placement of bilateral sensors to assess cerebral oxygenation.
Literature Review
0001-0003
SC3
Must provide configurable alarms for cerebral desaturation thresholds.
Literature Review
0001-0002
SC4
Data Output/Connectivity Must support export of oximetry data for integration with hospital information systems (e.g., HL7, CIS/ARK, etc.).
Literature Review
0001, 0007-0015
SC5
Regulatory Approval Must have FDA clearance for cerebral oximetry applications in anesthesiology and perioperative care.
Literature Review
0001-0003
The following attachments are incorporated by reference. All criteria outlined in the attachments are applicable to this combined synopsis/solicitation.