6515--RETRACTOR KIT

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified Small Businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), capable of providing a Retractor Kit along with installation, configuration, validation, and ongoing technical support/maintenance services. This requirement is for the San Diego VA Medical Center in San Diego, California. Responses are due by Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 03:00 PM PST.

Scope of Work

The selected contractor will be responsible for supplying, installing, configuring, and validating a Retractor Kit product, as well as providing continuous technical support and maintenance. The Retractor Kit must meet specific salient characteristics, including:

• An integrated light source for surgical site illumination.
• A low-profile design to enhance working angles and minimize contact.
• A multi-axial fixation arm for secure table fixation.
• Anatomically contoured blades for even tissue pressure distribution.
• Independent blade control for customized retraction.
• Pre-adjusted friction joints for consistent resistance.
• Design to support nerve detection and monitoring.
• Ability to maintain alignment without relying on surrounding tissue.
• A table fixation feature for anterior cervical retractors.
• A one-year warranty.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only.
• NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing).
• Place of Performance: San Diego VA HCS, San Diego, California.
• Response Due: June 24, 2026, at 03:00 PM PST.
• Published: June 17, 2026.

Eligibility / Set-Aside

This RFI specifically targets Small Businesses, SDVOSB, and VOSB to assess their capability for this procurement. The information gathered will inform the government's decision on whether to set aside a future solicitation for a particular small business type. Respondents must indicate their business size status under the identified NAICS code. Failure to provide all requested information may be interpreted as a lack of capability and could affect set-aside determinations.

Submission Requirements

Interested contractors must submit the following information via email to Hanan.Mccullick@va.gov:

• Company name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, and email.
• Contractor's Unique Entity ID (SAM) number.
• Type of small business (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUB-Zone, WOSB, SDB).
• Statement confirming small business status under NAICS 339112.
• Product name of the Retractor Kit intended for provision.
• Statement on whether the respondent is the manufacturer; if not, provide manufacturer's name, country of origin, and small business status.
• Details of any current federal contracts (GSA FSS, NAC, NASA SEWP, etc.) for similar products/services.
• Estimated calendar days for installation, configuration, and validation.
• General pricing for market research.
• A detailed capability statement with at least one reference contract demonstrating experience with Retractor Kits and associated services. Reference contracts must include legal name of entity, contract number, detailed task description, performance dates, and verifiable contact information.

Additional Notes

This RFI is for information and planning only and does not constitute a solicitation or a binding contract. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, including Representations and Certifications.