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This is a Sources Sought Notice for an insufflator to be supplied to Lebanon VAMC by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (Solicitation 36C24426Q0832). The Lebanon VAMC requires an FDA-cleared insufflator specifically for use during Computerized Tomography (CT) Colonography under FDA regulation 21 CFR 876.1500, with an active 510(k) premarket clearance. The equipment must feature an automated software-controlled carbon dioxide (CO2) delivery system rather than manual room air, built-in pressure relief mechanisms, one-touch intracolonic pressure venting, an integrated effluent collection container with hydrophobic filter, fully automated low-pressure CO2 insufflation capabilities, CO2 supply cylinder gage, LCD display with ready-to-scan features, auto over-insufflation alerts, visual pressure and volume displays, and safety shutdown features. The vendor must also provide an accessory cart and coordinate on-site installation and training with the point of contact.

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be submitted by July 31, 2026, at 11:00 am EST to Contract Specialist Ryan Hatfield (Ryan.Hatfield@va.gov). All interested parties must have active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Submissions must include company name, address, point of contact information, phone number, email address, Unique Entity ID, CAGE Code, and Tax ID Number. Respondents must answer socio-economic status questions regarding small business, veteran-owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), HUB Zone, women-owned business, large business status, and GSA/FSS schedule eligibility. The contractor must provide manufacturer warranty on all equipment and supplies for the first year from receipt and verification of installation. All items are to be shipped to Lebanon VA Medical Center, 1700 S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042. Per 38 U.S.C. 8127(d), the contracting officer may restrict competition to veteran-owned small business concerns if two or more such firms are expected to submit offers at fair and reasonable pricing.

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Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT*
Insufflator

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*
15215
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C24426Q0832
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
07-31-2026 11AM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA
ARCHIVE
30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
6515
NAICS CODE*
339112
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 4

1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Ryan Hatfield Ryan.Hatfield@va.gov 412-641-0409

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS
Lebanon VAMC

1700 S. Lincoln Ave.

Lebanon PA

POSTAL CODE
17042

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
Ryan.Hatfield@va.gov
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
Contract Specialist Email Address

DESCRIPTION

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The Lebanon VAMC requires an insufflator meeting the following requirements:

Salient Characteristics

· Must be FDA cleared for use within the VA for use during Computerized Tomography (CT) Colonography under FDA regulation 21 CFR 876.1500 (Endoscopy and Accessories)

· Must have an active 510(k) premarket clearance to be safely operated within VA medical Centers

· VA standards require an automated software-controlled carbon dioxide (CO2) delivery system rather than manual room air.

· FDA requirement: Class II insufflators must contain built-in pressure relief mechanisms

· Mechanism for intracolonic pressure venting – one touch pressure venting

· Includes an integrated effluent collection container and hydrophobic filter

· Monitor and record C02 insufflation throughout the procedure

· Fully automated low pressure C02 insufflation capabilities

· CO2 supply cylinder gage to measure pressure during the procedure

· Ready to scan features on the LCD display

· Auto over-insufflation alerts

· Visual displays for pressure and volume throughout the procedure

· Safety shut down features

Accessories:

· Accessory Cart

Installation and Training: On-site vendor installation and training is required and shall be coordinated with the POC.

Warranty of Equipment: Contractor must provide manufacturer warranty on all provided equipment and supplies for first year from date of receipt and verification of installation/operation.

ALL ITEMS TO BE SHIPPED TO THE FOLLOWING LOCATION:

Lebanon VA Medical Center (Attn: Warehouse), 1700S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042.

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST ALSO HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE. TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SAM.GOV.

Responses to this Sources Sought shall include:

Company Name

Address

Point of Contact

Phone Number

Email Address

Unique Entity ID

CAGE Code

Tax ID Number

In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 8127(d), a contracting officer of the “Department ” shall award contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by Veterans, if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States. For purposes of this VA specific rule, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or a veteran-owned small business (VOSB), must meet the eligibility requirements in 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), (f) and VAAR subpart 819.7003 and be listed as verified by the Small Business Administration at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov.

Please provide answers to all questions below regarding your firm’s Socio-Economic status pursuant to North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 339112.

1. Is your business a small business under NAICS 339112? YES ______ NO ______

2. Is your firm a Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______

3. Is your firm a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______

4. Is you firm a certified HUB Zone firm? YES ______ NO ______

5. Is your firm a Woman Owned business? YES ______ NO ______

6. Is your firm a Large Business? YES ______ NO ______

7. What is your GSA/FSS schedule for these items? YES______ NO______

Schedule Number: ___________________

Expiration Date: _____________________

8. Where are the products manufactured? ______________________________

Please provide a capability statement as well as any relevant literature addressing your organization’s ability to supply the required items. Also, please include a point of contact name, phone number, and email address.

Note: Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Ryan Hatfield via email only. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT.

Please submit all responses to this notice via e-mail to:

Ryan Hatfield Contract Specialist Ryan.Hatfield@va.gov Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are required by no later than Friday, July 31, 2026, at 11:00 am (1100) EST. If you are interested in submitting a response to this posting, please ensure to submit a Letter of Authorization from the OEM and a brochure/specification sheet for the product.

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