About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, issues this sources sought notice for market information and planning to acquire rechargeable Li-Ion batteries for VA Loma Linda. The required batteries must function specifically with the Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator system. Prospective vendors must provide batteries featuring a nominal voltage of 25.9 V, a 4.3 Ah capacity, approximately 112 Wh of energy, and a five-segment LED fuel gauge with push-button control. Products must also comply with FDA, CE, ISO 80601-2-61:2011, TÜV, and RoHS requirements. Interested parties must submit inquiries via email to Anthony Delacruz referencing SSN 36C26227Q0101 in the subject line. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a binding solicitation.
Scope of work
- Nominal voltage of 25.9 V
- Capacity of 4.3 Ah (4,300 mAh)
- Approximately 112 Wh of energy
- Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery chemistry
- Approximate weight of 0.8 lb (1.36 kg)
- Dimensions of approximately 9.69 x 2.98 x 1.82 inches (242 x 70 x 35 mm)
- Five-segment LED fuel gauge with a push-button control
- Compatibility to function specifically with the Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator system
Minimum qualifications
- Certifications or compliance with FDA, CE, ISO 80601-2-61:2011, TÜV, and RoHS requirements
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Inquiries shall be submitted via email referencing SSN 36C26227Q0101 in the subject email
Contract details
- Place of performance
- VA Loma Linda
Federal notice details
- Solicitation number
- 36C26227Q0101
- Agency
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Buying office
- 262-Network Contract Office 22 (36C262)
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Nov 16, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Nov 5, 2026
- NAICS
- 335910 · Battery Manufacturing
- Product/service code
- 6140
- Place of performance
- Loma Linda, 92357-1000
- Contracting contact
- Anthony Dela Cruz, Contracting Officer
anthony.delacruz@va.gov
562-766-2284
Source: SAM.gov. Read the official notice for the complete description and current instructions.
Incumbent and award research
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Market context
Awards in the same category (Battery Manufacturing). This is not this requirement's award history.
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37 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
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Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.