4240--Portable FTIR Multi-gas Analyzer
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought to identify potential sources capable of providing a Portable Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) multi-gas analyzer, equivalent to the GASMET Model GT5000-HS Kit Terra. This RFI is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due by April 7, 2026, at 10 AM Pacific Local Time.
Scope of Work
The VA San Diego Healthcare System's Environment Health & Safety (EH&S) Service requires this analyzer to support hazardous substance release response, exposure assessment, and air monitoring operations. Key requirements include:
- Product: Self-contained FTIR multi-gas analyzer using mid-infrared spectroscopy.
- Functionality: Integrated gas sample cell and sampling pump, complete field kit for one operator.
- Capabilities: Simultaneously quantify at least 40 distinct gas species, provide real-time numerical concentration readout, log data, and identify unknown gases using a spectral library (minimum 3,000 compounds).
- Performance: Minimum detection limits in the low ppm range for common toxic industrial gases. Must be portable (under 25 lbs), battery-powered (minimum 3 hours continuous operation), and rugged with environmental resistance (IP54 or better).
- Support: Operating training, operator/service manuals, and a minimum 1-year warranty are required.
Submission & Timeline
- Response Due: Wednesday, April 7, 2026, by 10 AM Pacific Local Time.
- Submission Method: Via email to Hestia.Sim@va.gov.
- Information Requested: Capabilities statement addressing SOW requirements, feedback on requirements, business size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, Large Business), confirmation of small business status under NAICS 334513 (size standard 750 employees), manufacturer/distributor status, subcontracting compliance, COTS status, Buy American Act compliance, lead time, estimated lifespan, FDA clearance (if applicable), leasing options, existing Federal contracts (FSS GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP), general pricing for market research, and SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code.
Additional Notes
This notice is solely for information and planning. Responses are not offers and cannot form a binding contract. The Government will use responses to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Further RFIs or solicitations may be published based on the information received. The place of performance is the VA San Diego Healthcare System, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161.