Research Equip - RespirAct RA-MR Blood Gas Control System

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Bidders ID: NBD00159046232144229
Due Date: Sep 25, 2026
Posted Date: Sep 11, 2026
Level of Government: Federal
State: Federal
Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Category:
  • 65 - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies
  • 66 - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
Solicitation Number: 36C24E26Q0081
Source: Members Only
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Research Equip - RespirAct RA-MR Blood Gas Control System
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36C24E26Q0081
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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RPO EAST (36C24E)
General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Sep 11, 2026 12:26 pm EDT
  • Original Published Date: Sep 11, 2026 12:11 pm EDT
  • Updated Response Date: Sep 25, 2026 04:00 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: Sep 25, 2026 04:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Updated Inactive Date: Oct 10, 2026
  • Original Inactive Date: Oct 10, 2026
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Description

Pre-Solicitation Notice for notice of intent to award a sole source contract. This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract with THORNHILL RESEARCH INC. The requirement is for the RespirAct® RA-MR™ system a respiratory blood gas delivery system.





Technical Specifications



Salient characteristics RespirAct® RA-MR™ system:




  1. RespirAct® RA-MR™ system Technical Specifications:




  1. Blood gas control system and investigative device used to stimulate vascular reactivity. Designed to precisely target and control PCO2 and PO2 in spontaneously breathing patients and is MRI compatible.



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THORNHILL RESEARCH INC. is the exclusive producer and distributor of the RespirAct® RA-MR™ system. The system allows research to precisely target and control PCO2 and PO2 in spontaneously breathing patients.





This procurement is being conducted IAW FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies will satisfy agency requirements and VHAPM Part 813.106-1(b), Other Than Full and Open Competition less than SAT for Open Market Items. This is because the Government asserts that THORNHILL RESEARCH INC., is the only contractor that can produce the required system to the Research and Development Service at Boston-Jamaica Plain Health Care System.





Interested persons may contact the Contracting Specialist via email at Matenoa.taufa@va.gov regarding this procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.




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  • 323 NORTH SHORE DRIVE SUITE 500
  • PITTSBURGH , PA 15212
  • USA
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Jul 29, 2026[Sources Sought (Original)] 6515--RespirAct RA-MR Blood Gas Control System
Oct 16, 2026[Presolicitation (Original)] 6515--RespirAct RA-MR Blood Gas Control System
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