Salient Characteristics.docx

This is a Salient Characteristics document outlining minimum requirements for ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) surgical instruments that the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 is seeking through a sources sought market research notice. The required instruments must be constructed from German stainless steel, feature easy cleaning capabilities, maintain a lightweight design, and include a three-year warranty. The instruments should represent fine, modern motor system technology suitable for otolaryngological procedures.

The sources sought notice (Solicitation Number 36C24726Q0366) is a pre-solicitation market research effort, not a formal solicitation or binding procurement action. The VA Network Contracting Office 7 is preferentially seeking Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Small Businesses to provide surgical grade instrumentation meeting the attached salient characteristics. Interested vendors must submit responses by April 14, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST to jeremy.calligan@va.gov, including capabilities statements, SAM UEI numbers, GSA/FSS schedule status or open market designation, equipment descriptions with pictures if available, and estimated delivery timelines. All respondents must be registered, active, and verified in SAM. Products offered must meet or exceed specifications outlined in the draft Statement of Work, with responses accepted via email only.