Vein Visualization Systems – Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center
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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 Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 15, is soliciting competitive quotes for vein visualization systems for the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, KS. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract, with proposals due by June 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the purchase of four (4) vein visualization systems with hands-free, powered goose-neck wheeled stands. These systems utilize near-infrared light to project vein images onto the skin, assisting healthcare professionals in locating veins for procedures like blood draws and IV insertions. Key requirements for the system include being handheld, portable, non-invasive, user-friendly, battery-operated, providing real-time visualization, easy to clean, and lightweight. The wheeled stands must offer hands-free mobility, ergonomic adjustability, compactness, easy cleaning, a flexible goose neck, and continuous power supply. While the requirement is based on the AccuVein system, 'or equal' products meeting specified salient characteristics are acceptable, provided offerors submit documentation to prove equivalency.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Delivery within 60 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
- Published Date: May 26, 2026
- Submission Deadline: June 9, 2026, 1:00 PM Central Time
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the SBA Small Business Search at the time of contract award to be eligible.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to matthew.curl@va.gov. Offers will be evaluated on Completeness, Technical Requirements, Past Performance, and Price. The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal best conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government. Required documents include a signed SF 1449, completed Section B.3 (Price/Cost Schedule), a detailed quote, Buy American Certificate (Section E.5), Place of Manufacture (Section E.6), and an Authorized Distributor Letter.