6515--Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
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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), specifically the Network Contract Office 22 (36C262), is soliciting quotes for an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System in Los Angeles, California. This Unrestricted opportunity seeks a complete EEG system, with the specified brand name being Nihon Kohden EEG-1200 (or equal). Quotes are due by April 3, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. PST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) cart-based Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), which includes a complete EEG system with equipment, accessories, licenses, and software. The system must be new, state-of-the-art, and compliant with current VA requirements, meeting industry standards for EEG system equipment. Key minimum requirements for the EEG system include:
- Rapid EEG capabilities up to full intracranial with secondary data stream.
- Real-time wireless (non-Bluetooth) accessibility.
- Cortical stimulation hardware.
- Acquisition with transparent video, aggregate channel labels, and data security.
- User interface for acquisition with extensive control.
- Graphical patient anatomy models for electrode locations.
- Real-time monitoring for up to 12 patients.
- Compatibility with existing Government-owned equipment. Installation and termination for up to 20 units are required, but not as a turnkey solution. The contract also mandates 24x7x365 unlimited telephone support, 24x7 Go-Live Clinical Support, and 24x7 Ongoing Clinical Support for the life of the system at no additional cost. A one-year warranty for equipment and 90 days for supply items is required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) with a size standard of 1000 Employees.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Period of Performance: Delivery is NLT 120 days ARO, with installation and training NLT five months after delivery.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Submission Deadline: April 3, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. PST.
- Submission Method: Written quotes must be submitted via email to DEBBY.ABRAHAM@VA.GOV.
- Quote Content: Must address all requirements, including a price/cost schedule, Statement of Work (SOW), salient characteristics, and delivery schedule.
- Evaluation: Technical acceptability will be reviewed against salient characteristics. Award will be made to the offer that meets all minimum requirements and provides the lowest price. Discussions are not anticipated but may be conducted.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). An Authorized Distributor Letter (ADL) from the manufacturer is required if the supplier is not the OEM.
Additional Notes
Bidders should clearly identify networking and review costs per EMU environment. The specified brand name is Nihon Kohden EEG-1200.