36C26226Q0472 0001.docx

This is a Special Notice amendment providing clarification on product specifications for a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 in Long Beach, California. The solicitation number is 36C26226Q0472, and the response deadline is March 23, 2026, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time. The procurement involves an esophagoscope instrument set and esophageal ENT instrument set (Product Service Code 6515, NAICS Code 334510). The contracting point of contact is Contract Specialist Rochelle Malveaux at the Long Beach office (zip code 90815).

The amendment addresses a vendor question regarding Item 10 (S358PRA - Storz Illumination Instrument) and clarifies specification requirements. The key clarification confirms that Item number S358PRA is a Pilling/Teleflex instrument, not a Karl Storz product, despite the reference in the original requirement. The using service has verified that neither Karl Storz nor Bausch Lomb maintain this product in their inventory. This amendment represents an update to specifications to ensure vendors submit accurate quotes based on the correct manufacturer and product designation.