Borescope Flexible Inspection Scope
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 Eastern Kansas Healthcare System, has issued a Solicitation / RFP / RFQ for Video Borescope Flexible Inspection Scopes. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks to procure specialized inspection equipment for medical and surgical instrumentation at VA Medical Centers in Leavenworth and Topeka, KS. Offers are due by April 16, 2026, at 11:00 am CDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 8 units of flexible inspection scopes (5 for Leavenworth, 3 for Topeka). These scopes must be capable of fitting into channels ranging from 0.6mm to 1.9mm and inspecting GI Endoscopes. Key features include a 0° angle of view, adjustable brightness, a handpiece for image capture, White Balance functionality, and USB connectivity (Type-A Male connector, camera cable). The solution must include all necessary equipment for operational use, software updates, Policy/Procedure (SOP) support, and Inservice/Training with CEU programs. Vendors must be authorized distributors and provide an Authorized Distributor Letter from the OEM.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, FOB Destination Purchase Order.
- Delivery: Within 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to both Leavenworth and Topeka VA Medical Centers.
- Published Date: April 7, 2026
- Questions Due: April 13, 2026, 11:00 am CDT
- Offer Submission Deadline: April 16, 2026, 11:00 am CDT
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically via email to veronica.flores@va.gov. Submissions require two parts: a Priced Response (SF 1449, Section B.1, B.4, detailed quote, Authorized Distributor Letter) and a Non-Priced Response (technical capabilities, past performance, without company identifying marks or pricing). Evaluation will consider Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price, with Technical and Past Performance combined being significantly more important than price. Offerors must adhere to instructions in "Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors", Section E.2.
Eligibility
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and verified in the SBA Small Business Search at the time of offer submission and contract award.