6515--Surgical Lights & Booms - NWI

SOL #: 36C26326Q0580Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)
Saint Paul, MN, 55101, United States

Place of Performance

Omaha

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies (6515)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 15, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Apr 27, 2026, 6:00 PM

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 Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing Surgical Lights and Utility Booms with installation services. This effort is for the Omaha VA Medical Center and aims to gather information on potential sources for a future acquisition. Responses are due by April 27, 2026, at 13:00 Central Standard Time.

Scope of Work

The requirement involves furnishing and installing one surgical light and one utility boom in Operating Rooms 1-6 at the Omaha VA Medical Center. Key tasks include:

  • Installation of new single-head surgical lights and utility booms.
  • Deinstallation of existing surgical lights.
  • Installation of 6 new electrical circuits, associated wiring, conduit, and Panduit runs.
  • Connection, testing, and functional checks of all system components (pneumatic, electronic, medical gas).
  • Waste removal, minor repairs (patching/painting), and adherence to VA infection prevention measures.
  • Provision of floor protection and installation of 2 new wall display mounts with outlets.
  • Equipment must comply with NFPA-99, 101, OSHA, and manufacturer's literature.

Contract Details & Requirements

  • Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
  • NAICS Code: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
  • SBA Size Standard: 800 Employees
  • Place of Performance: Omaha VA Medical Center, 4101 Woolworth Ave, Omaha, NE 68105
  • Contractor Qualifications: Must be fully qualified based on OEM training/experience, provide FSE training evidence, and have access to OEM proprietary information. Subcontracting requires CO permission.
  • Product Compliance: Products must comply with Buy American Act (BAA) and Trade Agreements Act (TAA) requirements. Vendors must provide country of origin, BAA domestic end product status, and TAA compliance confirmation.
  • Authorized Distributor: Vendors must be authorized distributors for the manufacturer if not the manufacturer themselves, providing an Authorized Distributor Letter.
  • Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR): Vendors must identify if they qualify as a non-manufacturer and meet associated requirements (primarily engaged in retail/wholesale, take ownership, supply small business manufacturer's product unless waiver applies, identify manufacturer and size status).
  • GSA/IDIQ: Indicate if holding a GSA Federal-Supply Schedule or IDIQ contract covering this request.

Submission & Timeline

  • Response Due: April 27, 2026, at 13:00 Central Standard Time.
  • Submission Method: Email responses to Emanuel.nevarez@va.gov.
  • Email Subject Line: "Surgical lights and Utility Booms"
  • Required Information: Company Name, Point of Contact, Email, Phone, Unique Entity ID (SAM), Business Size (for NAICS 339113), GSA/IDIQ contract number (if applicable), Authorized Distributor Letter (if applicable).
  • Draft SOW: A draft SOW is provided. Respondents are encouraged to list comments/concerns regarding unclear or prohibited portions.

Additional Notes

This is a market research notice only and does not constitute a solicitation or an obligation for the Government to procure these services. Responses are not considered offers. The Government will use responses to make appropriate acquisition decisions, potentially leading to a solicitation announcement. If GSA is a viable option, an RFQ may be posted to GSA eBuy.

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Points of Contact

Emanuel NevarezContract SpecialistPRIMARY

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