Sources SoughtPosted Jul 29, 2026·Responses due Aug 5, 2026

AJ15--Computer Controlled Air Pressure Generator Equipment System Oklahoma City VA Medical Center (OKCVAMC)

Veterans Affairs · NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
334516
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
36C25926Q0686
Set-aside
None stated
PSC
AJ15
Place
Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Contact
Devin Reichert (Devin.Reichert@va.gov)
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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation 36C25926Q0686 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Jul 29, 2026 · this notice
    Sources Sought
  • Jul 29, 2026
    Sources Sought
    Open
Solicitation
None posted
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Aug 18, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026, middle of the range Sep 13, 2026.
Measured from 103 past early notices at Veterans Affairs, Department of with NAICS 334516 that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Jul 29, 2026).

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What the notice says

Sources Sought Notice Computer Controlled Air Pressure Generator Equipment System Oklahoma City VA Medical Center (OKCVAMC) Disclaimer: This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are NOT offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Informatio… (show all)

n Requested from Industry: In response to the Sources Sought, interested Contractors shall submit the following information and any Capabilities/Qualifications Statement to include but not limited to an overview of proposed solution(s) and a description of the product your company possesses in accordance with the Statement of Work draft / Salient Characteristics List. Responses to market research table questionnaire shall be submitted. If this information is not provided, then it will be assumed the entire requirement cannot be met. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for one Computer Controlled Air Pressure Generator Equipment System for Oklahoma City VA Medical Center. This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation or a request for proposal and shall not be construed as an obligation or commitment by the Government. An award will not be made on any offers submitted in response to this notice, and it shall not be implied the Government is committed to providing any solicitation or award following this notice. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate a respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided. Computer Controlled Air Pressure Generator Equipment System - Qty 1. The offer must meet the capabilities of the line items listed in addition to the following salient characteristics: Description Part Number Qty Computer Controlled Air Pressure Generator System 1 Perfusion Set, 4-set box (included with system, no cost) 1 Laptop with PumpControl Software 1 Windows 11 Software 1 1 Year Software Computer Controlled Air Pressure Generator Equipment Services 1 Salient Characteristics: Pump and Fluidic Unit: The Pump moves the cell culture medium in a closed tubing system, which is essential for maintaining sterility Perform tubing calibration using tubing and reservoir system. Pressure setpoint adjustment: 95 mbar to +95 mbar Valves must reliably switch states per programmed unidirectional/oscillatory timing. Pumps must maintain stable pressure within ±5 mbar of setpoint. Equipment must be a Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU Equipment must be Electromagnetic Compatibility 2014/30/EU Equipment must be RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU Equipment must meet EN 61010 1, EN 61326 1 safety/electrical standards Software: Pump Controller and Fluidic Unit are to supplied laptop. Verify USB and power connections; confirm function of LEDs (Power, USB, Mode, Air, Valve State) according to manual specifications. Confirm Windows 11 64 bit requirements, disable power-saving features as required for safe, uninterrupted operation. Verify Pump Software exits demo mode and recognizes pump hardware. Sets data logging paths, alarm thresholds, and program settings per Section 4 of the manual. Load example demo experiments for validation (Demo Experiment, Remove Air Bubbles). Apply recalibration factor for accurate shear stress calculations as required. Flow parameter calculations (shear stress, shear rate, flow rate, pressure) Shall Provide Digital copies of all manuals Calibration and test run report Completed Installation & Operational Verification Checklist All tubing and reservoir system must be recognized simultaneously by Pump Software. System must record pressure logs and export data correctly. 3. Scope: The Oklahoma City VA Medical Center requires procurement, installation, configuration, and readiness verification of one Computer Controlled Air Pressure Generator Equipment System to support controlled flow assays and perfusion-based applications. The system will be used for endothelial, shear stress, and microfluidic cell culture experiments. Delivery: Department of Veterans Affairs Oklahoma City VA Medical Center 921 Northeast 13th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73104-5007 In response to this announcement, please provide the information requested below requested in this market research table questionnaire. If this information is not provided, then it will be assumed the entire requirement cannot be met: NAICS Code: 334516 Company Name: Address: UEI (Unique Entity ID) Number: Contact Name: Phone No.: Email: 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 Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Veteran Owned Small Business Large Business FSS/GSA Contract Holder: Yes No FSS/GSA Contract Number: Effective Date/ Expiration Date: Proposed solution is listed and available on the above FSS/GSA Contract: Yes No Pricing Model Please Indicate Availability Below: (Yes / No / NA) All on FSS Open Market only Mix of FSS & Open Market Firm-Fixed Price Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Market Rearch Questions: Buy American Act RFO 52.225-1 and RFO 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate What percentage of the proposed product (including leases and rentals) is a: Domestic end product? _____________ (%) Foreign end product? _______________ (%) Country of Origin: Questions for Small Businesses ONLY: If subcontracting, what added value do you offer (RFO 52.215-23): Nonmanufacturer Rule (RFO 52.219-33): Does your company manufacturer these proposed items? [� ] yes [� ] no Does your company exceed 500 employees? [� ] yes [� ] no If yes, list # of employees: _________ Does your company primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied? [� ] yes [� ] no Does your company take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice? [� ] yes [� ] no Does your company supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor or producer made in the United States, or obtains a waiver of such requirement pursuant to paragraph (b)(5) CFR 121.406. [� ] yes [� ] no If yes, what is the manufacturer s name? ________________ Response Instructions: Do not provide more than 8 pages, including cover letter page. Submit your response via email to devin.reichert@va.gov Submit your response NLT 16:00 (MST) on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026; Mark your response as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive. VA has identified the appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code as 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a Small Business size of 1000 Employees. Please identify and explain any NAICS codes your company believes would better represent the predominant work included in the attached Statement of Work draft / Salient Characteristics List. (End of Document)

Who won similar work

3 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same office (NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)), same NAICS 334516.

Single-winner award sizes (3): middle half $2.1M to $4.6M, median $3.6M; range $600K to $5.7M.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
CEPHEID SUNNYVALE 940891$5.7MOct 3, 2025
WERFEN USA LLC1$3.6MFeb 13, 2025
LEICA MICROSYSTEMS INC.1$600KSep 24, 2025

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Latest awards

Competitive landscape

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  • 0 of these past winners lobbied Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) since 2024 (0 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) job
  • No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

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  • 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 25 rules from the department in the last 12 months
  • 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
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Market

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  • 0 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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