6515-- Surgical Instruments
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), specifically the Eastern Colorado Health Care System, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) for Surgical Instruments. The purpose is to identify potential qualified vendors and inform future acquisition decisions. This is not a solicitation, and no contract award is guaranteed. Responses are due by May 12, 2026, at 14:00 Mountain Time (MT).
Scope of Interest
The VA is seeking vendors capable of providing various surgical instruments, including but not limited to:
- Instruments with Memory Alloy Construction (e.g., Nerve Hook, Knife Handle).
- Scanturian® MIS Platform instruments (long shaft length ~12 1/4” total, 6-3/4” working length).
- Instruments with Carbon-Inlay Jaws (e.g., Needle Holder for 2-0 sutures).
- Super Cut Scissors (30° and 70°).
- ScanShield™ Shaft Insulation.
- DeBakey and Resano Forceps (2.5 mm Jaws).
- Chitwood Mini Knot Pusher (5 mm, trap model). Items must meet salient characteristics, include an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) warranty, and come with current operating and maintenance manuals. Delivery is required ASAP after award due to urgent need, to the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, CO.
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit the following information electronically to eric.adusei@va.gov with the subject line "SOURCES SOUGHT":
- Business size, including responses to four specific questions regarding:
- Whether the business does not exceed 500 employees (NAICS 339113 verifiable via SAM).
- Engagement in retail/wholesale trade and normal sale of such items.
- Ownership/possession of items consistent with industry practice.
- Supply of end items from a small business manufacturer in the U.S. or waiver.
- Place of Manufacture for the equipment.
- Point of contact information.
Key Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), Size Standard: 800 Employees. (Note: Market research questions also reference NAICS 339113, 500 employees, for small business verification).
- Place of Performance: Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, 1700 North Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045.
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, 14:00 MT.
- Published Date: April 28, 2026.
- Contact: Eric Adusei, Contracting Specialist (Eric.Adusei@va.gov, 303-712-5782).
Important Notes
This notice is for market research only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for response costs. All offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov. A Buy American Act certificate is required for any subsequent solicitation.