Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) System

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) System to perform body plethysmography, a noninvasive type of lung function testing. The system includes accessories, software, installation, and training for clinical users. The estimated value of the proposed action is $417,533.56. The PFT systems are peculiar to one manufacturer, Medical Graphics Corporation. Key features of the opportunity include: • The system must be compatible with existing systems presently installed and performing. • The system must produce the best possible patient care and patient outcomes. • The contract will be awarded to Medical Graphics Corporation, the sole manufacturer and distributor of the PFT system. • The VA Rule of Two cannot be met, and market research will continue to attempt to locate additional sources or alternative equivalent products.