6515--Surgical Grade Instruments
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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 7, is seeking to procure Surgical Grade Instruments for the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Atlanta, GA. This is an unrestricted Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items. The requirement is for a wide range of surgical instrumentation to be used across various surgical services. Quotes are due by April 16, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The VA requires high-quality surgical grade instruments that meet specific salient characteristics, including:
- High-quality stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability.
- Autoclavable and compatible with standard sterilization processes.
- Clearly marked with catalog numbers and barcode scanning capabilities.
- High resistance to wear, rust, and damage from repeated use and sterilization.
- Reinforced or replaceable cutting edges for instruments prone to wear.
- Comprehensive documentation, including usage instructions, maintenance guidelines, and warranty information. A detailed list of 82 specific items, including various elevators, needles, forceps, scissors, retractors, and other surgical tools, is provided in the solicitation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees).
- PSC: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies).
- Delivery: No later than 30 days after receipt of order (ARO).
- Questions Due: April 8, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
- Quotes Due: April 16, 2026, by 4:30 PM EST.
Evaluation & Award
Award will be based on the quote most advantageous to the Government, as determined by the Contracting Officer. Offers will be evaluated consistent with FAR Subpart 25.1 (Buy American Act) and clause 52.225-1. A price preference for US manufactured products will be applied during evaluation. Foreign end products will be subject to this price preference, and those consisting wholly or predominantly of iron or steel must comply with the 5% foreign iron/steel component limit.
Submission Instructions
Offerors must email quotes to Darius Crane at darius.crane@va.gov. The subject line must include "ATTENTION: 36C24726Q0418 SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS" and the solicitation number. All offers must include a statement confirming acceptance of the solicitation's terms and conditions or specifying any exceptions. Interested offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and complete annual representations and certifications electronically.