Tuc/678_Twitchview 2 - Nerve Syst

Agency	VISN 22: Desert Pacific Healthcare Network
Deadline	06/16/26
Posted	06/06/26
Estimated Value	$90,000 - $180,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
PSC	6515 - Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
Location	Department of Veterans Affairs VA Tucson Healthcare System Tucson, AZ 85723-0001 United States

Sources Sought Synopsis Only THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business relative to NAICS 334510 with size standards of 1250 employees. Note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in U.S Small Business Administration site https://www.sba.gov can perform the project, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. 8127. Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM, and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. General Requirements: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Tucson Healthcare System, has a need for Twitchview 2 Monitor System and accessories. The TwitchView 2 Monitor System will be used to assess the degree of neuromuscular blockade/muscle relaxation in patients during surgery. The requirement is for brand name or equal: TwitchView 2 System Identify any domestic alternatives (meaning manufactured in the United States) Nomenclature: Quantitative Neuromuscular Monitor/ EMG Monitor MANUFACTURE AND BRAND NAME PRODUCT INFORMATION BLINK DEVICE COMPANY CLIN Description Qty Unit of Measure 01 TwitchView 2 System w/ Pole Mount 11 EA 02 TwitchView 2 Phillips XLR Interface Cable 11 EA 03 TwitchView Adult Electrode Array (Case of 25) 1 EA 04 In-service 1-day 1 EA 05 TwitchView System Tester 1 EA REQUIREMENTS: The Anesthesiology department requests the acquisition of the TwitchView 2 System for the purpose of tracking quantitative measurements of a patient s motor response during operation, in post-anesthesia care units and or intensive care units. The Salient Characteristics must include: Quantitative neuromuscular transmission monitoring system using electromyography (EMG) technology. Must provide objective measurement of neuromuscular blockade and recovery. Must support Train of Four (TOF) monitoring and Post Tetanic Count (PTC) monitoring. Must include Auto PTC mode, automatically switching between TOF and PTC monitoring as needed. Must provide real time waveform display and numerical neuromuscular parameters. Device must use EMG waveform analysis with noise cancellation technology capable of detecting twitch responses as low as ~0.2 mV. Must provide performance validated against mechanomyography (MMG) or equivalent clinical gold standard. Must reliably identify TOFR 0.90 to confirm adequate recovery. Must be designed for operating room environments with ruggedized housing. Must include durable patient cable rated for 5,000 use cycles. System must include a sterile, single use electrode per patient. System must include a universal OR mounting arm compatible with common anesthesia machine rails or equipment poles. Must include multiple electrode sizes such as: Adult Electrodes must support placement on hand or foot, including scenarios with tucked arms. System must allow single button operation ( Start ) for initiating neuromuscular monitoring. Must automatically display TOF ratio, PTC count, and neuromuscular blockade trend data. Must maintain continuous neuromuscular monitoring throughout the procedure. Must support electronic medical record (EMR) integration, including but not limited to: Epic Cerner Innovian Must export neuromuscular monitoring data for clinical documentation without manual transcription. Device must have FDA 510(k) clearance for quantitative neuromuscular monitoring. Must comply with medical electrical equipment standards applicable to OR environments. Must include visual and/or audible alerts for electrode issues or signal loss. Must operate using standard medical grade power supply meeting hospital electrical safety requirements. System hardware must include a minimum 5 year warranty. Vendor must provide technical support and replacement component as required Participating Healthcare Facilities: VISN 22 West VA TUCSON Healthcare System 3601 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE TUCSON AZ; 85723 In response to this announcement, please complete the information below: Company: Address: Contact Name: Phone No: Email: DUNS: Business size information Select all that applies: Small Business Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act HubZone Woman Owned Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in Vetbiz.gov Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in Vetbiz.gov Large Business Other:____________ All offered items must be listed on vendor FSS contract FSS/ GSA Contract Holder of the requested item(s) Yes No FSS/ GSA Contract Number Effective Date / Expiration Date Does your company manufacture the requested product(s)? If no, answer the questions below. Yes No Does your company exceed the 500-employee alternative size standard for nonmanufacturers? Yes No Is your company primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of product(s) being supplied? Yes No Does your company take ownership or possession of the products(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice? Yes No Does your company supply the end product(s) of a small business manufacturer or processor made in the US, or obtain a waiver of such requirement? Yes No Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes. Not applicable List: Buy American Act Information Are all items manufactured in the U.S? If not, list the items not manufactured in the US and the country of origin in the table provided below. Yes No Item # Description Country of Origin Domestic Alternative Product Do you have domestic alternatives? (Equal product that is manufactured within the United States) If so, please state the item, description and place of manufacture (country of origin) in the spaces below Yes No Item # Description Country of Origin This notice is neither a request for competitive proposal or solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this response. Responses to this Sources Sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov on or before Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, by 6:00 am PST Local Time.

Contact name	Rochelle Malveaux
Contact email	rochelle.malveaux@va.gov
Contact phone	(000) 000-0000