Special NoticePosted Jul 22, 2026·Responses due Jul 27, 2026

Cardiac Output Monitoring System

Defense Health Agency · DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
339113
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
HT9426-26-RFI-COMS
Set-aside
None stated
PSC
6515
Place
JBSA Ft Sam Houston, TX, USA
Contact
Tammy McRae (tammy.n.mcrae.civ@health.mil)
CSV Email

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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation HT9426-26-RFI-COMS in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Jul 22, 2026 · this notice
    Special Notice
Solicitation
None posted
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Aug 11, 2026 to Sep 28, 2026, middle of the range Aug 22, 2026.
Measured from 67 past early notices at Defense Health Agency (Dha) that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Jul 22, 2026).

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What the notice says

This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. In accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul 15.101(c), the Government does not intend to award a contract based on this RFI or otherwise pay for information requested. The information will be treated as information only and not as a proposal. This is not a solicitation announcement nor a request for quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this RFI must be in writing. The purpose of this RFI announcement is to cond… (show all)

uct market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified offerors interested and capable of providing the �Cardiac Output Monitoring System� described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area of expertise and experience to fulfill the requirement. The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity, 808 Schreider Street, Fort Detrick, MD 21702, is seeking to understand the capabilities of potential qualified Contractors who can provide the supplies and/or services for the following: Minimum Essential Characteristics: Cardiac Monitoring Platform The United States Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) seeks a device that can monitor cardiac output (CO) and derive hemodynamic parameters in a hospital setting. The USAISR requires a CO monitoring device that utilizes a Swan-Ganz catheter to monitor hemodynamic parameters. The device�s proprietary coded output must be compatible with USAISR�s unique internal data logging systems. This is required to maintain historic and current protocol data continuity and workflow. Inability to meet these requirements will inhibit comparisons of current and future studies to USAISR historical data resulting in loss of data, and efforts. The CO Monitoring Platform shall have the following specifications: Ability to measure the following: mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO2), CO, stroke volume, systemic vascular resistance, right ventricular ejection fraction, right ventricular end diastolic volume, pulmonary artery pressure, and pulmonary artery occlusion pressure. Utilization of the Edwards Lifesciences 7.5 FR Swan-Ganz CCOmbo V set or a Swan-Ganz of equal functionality and performance that provides continuous monitoring of SvO2 and measures continuous calculation of cardiac output by using thermodilution principles. Equipment dimensions equal to or smaller than 342 x 388 x 208 mm (height x width x depth) Equipment shall weigh less than 22 lbs Equipment ingress protection of at least IPX1 Display size of at least 15 inches. At least two (2) COM1 serial port connectors, RS-232 Operational environmental specifications: Temperature range: 0 to 37? Relative humidity: 10-90% non-condensing Altitude: 0 to 3,000 meters Transportation environmental specifications: Temperature range: -18 to 45? Relative humidity: 20 to 90% non-condensing Altitude: Maximum 6,096 m for up to 8 hours Monitor battery must have these technical characteristics: Output voltage (nominal) 14.4 V Maximum discharge current 4.096 A (8.5 A at 25?) Cells 8 x Li-Ion (lithium ion) Monitoring platform technical specifications: Input/Output Projective capacitive touch screen At least two (2) RS-232 serial ports: Maximum data rate = 57.6 kilo baud At least three (3) USB ports: 2 x USB 3.0; 1 x USB 2.0 At least one (1) RJ-45 ethernet port At least one (1) HDMI port Heart Rate average display Response time: 40 seconds for step increase from 80 to 120 beats per minute (BPM), 29 seconds for step decrease from 80 to 40 BPM. CO monitoring on: Averaging time: Time between CO measurements (3 to 21 minutes); Update rate: Approximately 1 minute; Response time: 175 seconds for step increase from 80 to 120 BPM, 176 seconds for step decrease from 80 to 40 BPM. Electrical Rated supply voltage: 100 to 240 Vac; 50/60 Hz Rated input: 1.5 to 2.0 Amps Fuses: T 2.5AH, 250V; High breaking capacity; Ceramic Alarm Sound pressure level: 45 to 85 dB(A) Utilization of a Swan-Ganz patient cable with the following parameter measurement specifications: Continuous Cardiac Output Range: 1 � 20 Liter/minute Reproducibility: �6% or 0.1 Liter/minute, whichever is greater Maximum thermal filament surface temperature 48? Intermittent (bolus) Cardiac Output Range: 1 � 20 Liter/minute Reproducibility: �3% or 0.1 Liter/minute, whichever is greater Blood temperature Range: 15 to 45? Accuracy: �3? Roll Stand: Compatible rolling stand with bracket and plates for cardiac output monitoring system Base Dimensions: 12-15 inches wide x 10-12 inches deep to allow Height: Non-specific but need to be adjustable Warranty and Product Support: 12-month standard warranty 24-month product support and protection plan The North American Classification System code for this acquisition is 339113 � Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (Size Standard: 800 Employees). Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete online representations and certifications in SAM. All interested parties shall submit information by email to both Tammy McRae and Justin Pickett at tammy.n.mcrae.civ@health.mil and justin.h.pickett.civ@health.mil, no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on 27 July 2026.

Who won similar work

14 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Defense Health Agency), same NAICS 339113.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
INTERNATIONAL BIOMEDICAL, LTD.2$404KAug 12, 2026
STERIS CORPORATION · $STE2$293KMay 21, 2026
MEDFINITY LLC1$1.2MMay 29, 2025
STAAR SURGICAL CO Lake Forest CA 92630 USA1$240KApr 23, 2025
OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE LP1$191KMar 14, 2025
PLUS MARKETING INC1$86KSep 25, 2025
BEACON POINT ASSOCIATES LLC1$70KAug 18, 2026
HUGH STEEPER LTD1$55KJun 3, 2025
GLOBAL STAR MEDICAL INC1$49KAug 19, 2026
VETERANS MEDICAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.1$43KSep 15, 2026

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Competitive landscape

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  • 0 of these past winners lobbied Defense, Dept of (DOD) or Office of the Secretary of Defense or Joint Chiefs of Staff since 2024 (0 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Defense, Dept of (DOD) or Office of the Secretary of Defense or Joint Chiefs of Staff job
  • $20K from their corporate PACs since 2024 to members of House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on Armed Services, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Armed Services
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

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  • 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
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Market

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  • 1 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 1 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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