2 THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY This is a Sources Sought Notice issued solely for market research purposes to determine the availability and capability of Small Businesses, including SDVOSB and VOSB concerns, under NAICS 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified vendors who can provide SomnoFlo LowFlo Electronic Vaporizer or equal items. The system shall directly connects to the animal via the induction chamber and nose cone for both induction and animal surgery, eliminating the need to purchase an additional, standalone vaporizer set up, and calculates the individual required anesthesia for each animal based on the animal s weight, ensuring the animal is receiving the proper amount of anesthetic throughout the course of the procedure and greatly reducing chance of over or under anesthetizing the animal. Vendor shall state their ability to provide equipment based off this statement of work. STATEMENT OF WORK Contract Title: SomnoFlo Electronic Vaporizer Systems or Equal Station: VA New Jersey Health Care System (VANJHCS) (STA 561) Service Line: Research & Development Service Background: VANJHCS was awarded funds for two survival surgery stations and two non-survival surgery stations by the Lab Animal Major Equipment (LAM) program, which is sponsored by VHA s Office of Research and Development (ORD). Our current survival surgery station was constructed in-house 20+ years ago and has become a subject of concern identified by safety inspections. It was not designed for the use of isoflurane during prolonged surgeries, and with our transition away from narcotics to isoflurane, the associated infrastructure needs to change as well for the safety of the staff in the Veterinary Medical Unit (VMU). The creation of four separate surgery stations requires each to have a dedicated vaporizer system to deliver the anesthetic gas (isoflurane). Currently, there is an 8-year-old system that is moved around to accommodate the need for survival and non-survival surgeries within the VMU building. This has added to the wear-and-tear on the tubing and the connectors. Therefore, we are requesting to purchase a singular dedicated system for each surgical station. This should elongate the life of the connectors and tubing and remove a level of complexity and safety that is involved when moving around compressed gases. Product Specifications: SomnoFlo Electronic Vaporizer Systems Quantity Item Description (Item Code) 4 electronic vaporizer (SF-01) 4 Low Profile Anesthesia Mask, Small, (<100g) Incl. 1 mask & tubing set w/ Connectors & Adapters 4 Low Profile Anesthesia Mask, Medium (<100g), Incl. 1 mask & tubing set w/ Connectors & Adapters 4 Low Profile Anesthesia Mask, large (< 300g), Incl. 1 mask & tubing set w/ Connectors & Adapters 4 XX-Small induction chamber, sliding top, inner dimensions 2.5 in W x 2.375 in H x 4.75 in D (6.35 cm W x 6.0325 cm H x 12.065 cm D) 0.5L for low-flow electronic vaporizers 4 Small induction chamber, sliding top, inner dimensions 4.25 in W x 4.5 in H x 9.25 in D (10.795 cm W x 11.43 cm H x 23.495 cm D) 3L for low-flow electronic vaporizers Period of Performance: The vendor will deliver within ~7 days after receipt of order. Place of Performance/Place of Delivery: The vaporizer systems will be delivered to the following address: Research Service VA New Jersey Health Care System Attn: Logistics Receiving Warehouse Building 1 B-Level 385 Tremont Ave East Orange NJ 07018 The vaporizer systems will be located at the following address: VA New Jersey Health Care System Bldg. 7, Rooms: B-156, B-162, B-170 385 Tremont Avenue East Orange, NJ 07018 Response Requirements: Interested and capable vendors are requested to provide the following information: Company name, address, and point of contact information UEI number and SAM registration status Business size/type: Large, Small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), etc. Capability statement demonstrating experience supplying surgical or endoscopic instruments Indication of ability to provide brand name or equal compatible products Product literature for equal items (if applicable) Estimated delivery times. Any existing contract vehicles (GSA, SAC, VA FSS, DAPA, etc.) through which the items may be purchased. Any applicable warranty information Responses are due no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Time on July 21, 2026. This notice does not constitute a solicitation. No contract will be awarded based on this announcement. The VA will not reimburse costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought Notice. Responses will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy (e.g., SDVOSB set aside, VOSB set aside, Small Business set aside, or unrestricted). No proprietary, classified, or sensitive information should be included in responses.
Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide SomnoFlo LowFlo Electronic Vaporizer Systems or equal items. This request is part of a broader initiative to enhance the safety and efficiency of surgical procedures within the VA New Jersey Health Care System (VANJHCS).
The current surgical stations have become outdated and pose safety concerns, necessitating the acquisition of modern vaporizer systems that can deliver anesthetic gas more effectively during surgeries.
Work Details
The contract involves the provision of the following items:
- 4 electronic vaporizers (SF-01)
- 4 Low Profile Anesthesia Masks, Small (<100g), including 1 mask & tubing set with connectors & adapters
- 4 Low Profile Anesthesia Masks, Medium (<100g), including 1 mask & tubing set with connectors & adapters
- 4 Low Profile Anesthesia Masks, Large (<300g), including 1 mask & tubing set with connectors & adapters
- 4 XX-Small induction chambers with sliding tops, inner dimensions: 2.5 in W x 2.375 in H x 4.75 in D (0.5L for low-flow electronic vaporizers)
- 4 Small induction chambers with sliding tops, inner dimensions: 4.25 in W x 4.5 in H x 9.25 in D (3L for low-flow electronic vaporizers).
Period of Performance
The vendor will deliver within approximately 7 days after receipt of order.
Place of Performance
The vaporizer systems will be delivered to the VA New Jersey Health Care System at the following address: Research Service, Attn: Logistics Receiving Warehouse Building 1 B-Level, 385 Tremont Ave, East Orange NJ 07018.
Bidder Requirements
Vendors must demonstrate their ability to provide brand name or equal compatible products and submit a capability statement showing experience supplying surgical or endoscopic instruments. Additionally, vendors should provide product literature for equal items if applicable and indicate any existing contract vehicles through which the items may be purchased.