6515--Work Bench Station
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 Stratton VA Medical Center and Buffalo VA Medical Center, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify domestic sources or equivalent products for Work Bench Stations. This effort aims to gather information to determine the acquisition strategy for a potential future requirement. Responses are due by May 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Sources Sought is for the provision of "Work Bench Stations." The agency is seeking to understand industry capabilities to supply these items, including domestic manufacturing options and equivalent products that meet salient characteristics.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage to determine potential set-asides)
- Response Due: May 13, 2026, by 12:00 PM (noon) EST
- Published: April 29, 2026
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs Buffalo VA Medical Center, Buffalo, NY 14215-1129, United States
Information Requested from Potential Offerors
Interested parties are requested to provide:
- Company information (name, address, POC, phone, email, authorized distributor status, delivery time).
- Small Business Program eligibility (SB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WO, SDVOSB, VOSB, etc.).
- A capability statement (max 5 pages) demonstrating ability to provide the equipment, or commercial brochures.
- Business size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, Hubzone, WOSB, Large Business).
- Confirmation of small business status under NAICS code 339113.
- Role (manufacturer, distributor, or equivalent solution provider).
- Designated distributor information for large businesses.
- Details on alterations, assembly, or modification if a small business distributor.
- Subcontracting plan percentage breakdown.
- Indication of GSA/FSS, NAC, NASA SEWP, or other federal contracts, and if items are available on them.
- Capabilities and information on "equal to items" meeting salient characteristics.
- Indication of domestic or foreign manufacturing.
- Feedback or suggestions on salient characteristics/SOW.
- SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI).
Submission Details
- Submission Method: E-mail responses to Erskine.Shoulars@va.gov.
- Contact: Erskine Shoulars, Contracting Officer (Erskine.Shoulars@va.gov).
Important Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to any acquisition. The Government will not pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of evaluation results. "Equal to items" must clearly demonstrate meeting all salient characteristics.