6515--robotic probe
Overview
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Qualification Details
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), Network Contracting Office 22, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for robotic probes and sterilization trays. This acquisition is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The required items include a PROBE/15 3MHZ/DROP IN/AR70/PRE/L51K and a STERILIZATION TRAY SMALL, with specific salient characteristics for "equal-to" products. The place of performance is the Loma Linda VA Medical Center in Loma Linda, CA. Quotes are due by Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (36C26226Q0921) seeks to procure specific medical equipment:
- Item 0001: PROBE/15 3MHZ/DROP IN/AR70/PRE/L51K (Brand Name Manufacturer: FujiFilm, or Equal-to Product)
- Item 0002: STERILIZATION TRAY SMALL (Brand Name Manufacturer: FujiFilm, or Equal-to Product)
For "equal-to" products, offerors must demonstrate that the L51K Ultrasound Probe meets critical salient characteristics, including full compatibility with the Arietta 750 Intraoperative Ultrasound system and DaVinci Robot, system-specific design for Arietta 750, direct interface with the DaVinci console's Tile Pro, enhanced capabilities (smallest drop-in probe, linear array for better tissue contact), and support for OR workflow integration to reduce OR time, error risk, and increase tumor/margin identification.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies).
- NAICS Code: 339112.
- Delivery Location: Loma Linda VA Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Deadline: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, by 12:00 PM PST. Questions must be submitted via email.
- Quote Submission Deadline: Thursday, June 11, 2026, by 4:00 PM PST.
- Submission Method: Written quotes must be submitted via email to HANAN.MCCULLICK@VA.GOV.
- Quote Format: Quotes are limited to 15 pages, excluding the pricing schedule.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible SDVOSB offeror whose quote is technically acceptable and presents the lowest price. Technical acceptability requires meeting all specified salient characteristics.
- Discussions: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them if deemed necessary.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.
- Verification: Offerors must be verified and listed in the VA's Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at the time of both offer and award.
- Authorization: Suppliers, distributors, and resellers must provide an Authorized Distributor Letter (ADL) from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), signed within the last 90 days.
- SAM Registration: Required prior to award.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference. Brand Name or Equal items are permitted, provided they meet all specified salient characteristics. Offerors must also provide country of origin and other information to ensure compliance with the Buy American Act.