Attachment 0001_Government Questions To Industry_Electro-Theraputic Modalities-TENS_Fillable.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Government’s Questions To Industry

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)

FY26 Recompete Electro-Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) And Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

SECTION A: MARKET RESEARCH DATA

A.1 RESPONDENT INFORMATION

1.1 Company’s Legal Business Name:

1.2 Company’s Physical Address:

1.3 Company's URL:

1.4 Company's Primary Point of Contact (POC) Name:

1.5 Company's Primary POC’s Title:

1.6 Company's Primary POC’s Phone No.:

1.7 Company's Primary POC’s Email Address:

1.8 Company's System For Award Management UEI:

1.9 Company's Cage Code:

1.10 Company's Business Size For NAICS Code: 339112:

1.11 Company’s Socioeconomic Subgroup Status:

1.12 Company’s Status (Manufacturer or Reseller/Distributor):

A.2 RESPONDENT PRODUCT INFORMATION

2.1 Company’s Products: Please complete the table below by providing detailed information for each product your company is offering for potential acquisition by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Include all known technical characteristics, performance specifications, and any additional descriptive information that supports market research efforts. Ensure that each field is completed as thoroughly as possible to facilitate accurate review. If a particular field does not apply, enter "N/A".

(List As Necessary) Company’s Product Offerings

(List As Necessary) Company’s Product Offerings

SECTION B: GOVERNMENT’S QUESTIONS TO INDUSTRY

B.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS:

Respondents are respectfully requested to provide clear, concise, and complete answers to the Government’s Questions to Industry. Each response should be based on the Respondent’s current capabilities, product offerings, market experience, and understanding of the requirement. When preparing responses, please adhere to the following guidelines:

· Provide answers in the order in which the questions are presented by the Government.

· Ensure each response is specific, factual, and directly addresses the question asked.

· When applicable, identify whether the information provided reflects existing capabilities, planned capabilities, or capabilities that would require additional development or integration.

· If a question does not apply to your company or product line, indicate “N/A” and briefly explain why.

· If a response relies on assumptions, dependencies, or conditions, clearly identify them.

· Where the Government requests technical, performance, or functional detail, provide sufficient information to support meaningful market research.

· If additional supporting documents are submitted (e.g., capability statements, product sheets, technical data), clearly reference which question(s) they apply to.

· Proprietary information should be clearly marked as such in accordance with applicable regulations.

· The Government requests that all responses be complete, accurate, and submitted in a manner that facilitates effective market research and acquisition planning.

B.2 GOVERNMENT’S QUESTIONS TO INDUSTRY

2.1 HCPCS Utilization:

1. What is your assigned Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPC) utilization for your devices that you intend to offer to the Government for purchase for CLINs X001, X006, X007, and X008?

2.2 CMS‑Assigned HCPCS Codes:

What is your assigned Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) HCPC for your devices that you intend to offer to the Government for purchase for CLINs X001, X006, X007, and X008?

2.3 If No CMS Assignment Exists:

If no assignment, what HCPC code do you see most often utilized for your devices that you intend to offer to the Government for purchase for CLINs X001, X006, X007, and X008?

2.4 Anticipated Product Delivery Lead‑Times:

The Government must complete solicitation development, perform proposal evaluations, and make source selection decisions, and execute the resultant contracts for this requirement prior to expiration of legacy contract number 36C79122D0005 on January 19, 2027.

a. What are your organization’s standard commercial delivery lead‑times?

b. If awarded a contract under this program, what delivery lead‑time will be required from the date of award to first delivery to the VA’s Denver Logistics Center (DLS) in Golden, Colorado?

SECTION C: GOVERNMENT’S CLOSING REMARKS

C.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS:

1.1 Disclaimer: The questions from the Government to Industry is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this request for information that is marked as proprietary will be handled by the Government accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers, quotes, bids, or proposals and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Participation by Industry in the Government's market research effort is entirely voluntary, Respondents are not permitted to invoice the Government for the expenses incurred in preparing responses to the Government's Questions, all responses submitted to the Government shall be prepared at the Respondent's own expense. A central tenet of acquisition reform is to significantly improve the quality of market research by conducting a market and industry survey. One of the main benefits of solid market research is to materially improve the Government’s understanding of the current state of the marketplace, including commercial/Government best practices, industry capabilities, innovative delivery approaches, commercial market service levels, and performance strategies and measures. Respondents' submitted to the Government will not be returned to the Respondent, but all responses will be retained by the Government in the official contract file to document the results of the market research effort for this procurement.

1.2 Next Steps: The Government has issued the Government’s Questions to Industry as part of the Request for Information (RFI) process to gather market intelligence and assess industry capabilities. Upon the closing date for the receipt of all RFI responses from industry, the Government will undertake a comprehensive review and analysis of all submissions received. This analysis will be used to:

a. Refine Requirements – Incorporate relevant industry feedback to clarify technical specifications, performance objectives, and anticipated deliverables.

b. Inform Acquisition Strategy – Evaluate potential procurement approaches, contract types, and timelines to ensure alignment with mission objectives and market conditions.

c. Mitigate Risk – Identify potential challenges, constraints, or dependencies that may impact project execution.

Following completion of the RFI analysis, the Government anticipates proceeding with the development and issuance of a formal solicitation (e.g., Request for Proposal [RFP] or Request for Quotation [RFQ]). The solicitation will reflect the refined requirements and evaluation criteria informed by the RFI stage.

1.3 Closing Remarks:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) extends its sincere appreciation to all industry partners for their participation in the FY26 Recompete of the Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Requirement and the expanded Electro‑Therapeutic Modalities for Pain Management (ETMPM) Requirement. Your engagement during the VA Industry Days held February 24–26, 2026 at the Denver Logistics Services (DLS) facility in Golden, Colorado provided valuable insight that directly supports the development of this acquisition.

The VA is grateful for the time, expertise, and professional commitment demonstrated by prospective vendors as we work to strengthen nationwide access to safe, effective, non‑opioid pain‑management technologies for America’s Veterans. Your continued collaboration helps ensure a competitive procurement that upholds the highest standards of quality, stewardship, and mission readiness.

As this requirement moves toward formal solicitation, all updates will be posted exclusively through the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) at SAM.gov. The Department of Veterans Affairs thanks you for your partnership and for your dedication to supporting the men and women who have served our Nation.

1.4 Respondent’s Submittal Instructions:

a. Step (1): Enter the personal identification information in the text fields provided of the company official who is submitting this response.

b. Step (2): Convert the Microsoft WORD document into an Adobe PDF document.

c. Step (3): Attached a digital signature and enter the date the document was signed in the date block provided.

d. Step (4): Return the signed/dated PDF document as an attachment to an email message addressed to the Contract Specialist, John Overstake at email address john.overstake@ va.gov.

e. Step (5): All responses to this RFI are due on or before, but no later than June 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM CST. Late submissions may not be reviewed and shall not receive a Government response.

1.5 Respondent’s Certification:

Name of Submitting Company Official:

Title of Submitting Company Official:

Digital Signature of Company Official:

Date Signed:

(End of Presolicitation Notice)

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***This is NOT a Request for Quote, Invitation for Bid, or a Request for Proposal***

*** PRE-DECISIONAL ***

This is NOT a Request for Quote, Invitation for Bid, or a Request for Proposal