6515--Brand-Name or Equal: Digital Transcutaneous Blood Gas Monitoring System Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice Page 4 of 4 Presolicitation Notice *=Required Field Presolicitation Notice Page 1 of 4 PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) intends to award a sole source, Firm Fixed Price contract to Sentec, Inc. for Digital Transcutaneous Blood Gas Monitoring Systems (SENTEC tCOM+ Hospital Monitor with V-Sign Sensor 2). The procurement is on behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, on behalf of the VA Northern California Health Care System, 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA 95655-4200. The specific items required are as follows: ITEM INFORMATION Manufacturer Part Number Description Quantity Unit 101342 V-Sign Sensor VS-A/P/N [1/PK] 2 Each 104255 tCOM+ Hospital USA 2 Each GCX-RS Roll Stand GCX RS-0006-64 [1/PK] **Must order with plate** 2 Each tCOM-GCX-MP tCOM+ Vesa Mounting Plate GCX FLP-0001-17 [1/PK] 2 Each VA s Gray Market Items terms and conditions apply pursuant to VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market Items and VAAR 852.212-72 Gray Market and Counterfeit Items. As a result, vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the items identified to be eligible for participation with this acquisition. Vendor must be able to provide the documentation that demonstrates such aforementioned authority. The solicitation for this action will be posted to beta.sam.gov and all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. After consideration, the Government will determine whether to proceed with the sole source acquisition. Please keep in mind that patient care and choice in the decision is the highest priority to the VA. The solicitation will be posted on or about February 24, 2026. Please respond to tawnya.krommenhoek@va.gov no later than Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00 am Mountain Standard Time. With your response, please provide evidence showing compliance with the aforementioned Gray Market clauses. Failure to provide the required information may result in a determination that your company is not a viable source. (End of Notice)