6515--aesculap stainless steel surgical instruments
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24626Q0993
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 6
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center Veterans Health Administration Fredericksburg VA 22408, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 6, is conducting market research through a sources sought notice to identify qualified suppliers of brand-name or equivalent Aesculap stainless steel surgical instruments and related equipment for the Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center, with responses due by October 24, 2026.
The procurement encompasses seven contract line items: over 500 individual surgical instruments organized into specialty trays (general surgery, gynecology, ENT, vascular surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, hand surgery, urology, podiatry, and plastic surgery); stainless steel surgical instrument containers with lids in multiple sizes (mini, half-size, three-quarter, and full-size) with secure locking and sterilization-compatible ventilation; wire or perforated baskets to organize instruments within containers; medical-grade silicone cushioning pads and mats for instrument protection; snap-on ID tags in two sizes (60×15mm and 60×30mm) for container identification; identification labels pre-etched with tray names for 245 containers; and stainless steel instrument stringers with locks in three size configurations. All materials must be medical-grade stainless steel meeting ASTM F899 or ISO 7153-1 standards, autoclavable, and compliant with FDA, OSHA, and ISO 9000 standards.
Key technical requirements include electropolished surfaces, ergonomic design, precision and sharpness, permanent 2D matrix laser etching for compatibility with the facility's Censitrac instrument tracking system, OEM certification, manufacturer warranties, and training documentation. Respondents must submit a capability statement including company name and address, NAICS code, SAM.gov UEI number, business size classification, place of manufacture, applicable socioeconomic categories, and demonstration of capability. Authorized distributors must provide a manufacturer's letter. This is market research only and does not constitute a commitment to award or restrict future acquisition approaches. Responses are voluntary and unpaid.
Notice text
This Sources Sought Notice is for the Fredericksburg HCC to determine sources for a comprehensive package of brand name or equal Aesculap Stainless-Steel Surgical Instruments to support a wide range of surgical specialties at the Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center. The instruments consists of Surgical Instrument Containers with Lids, Baskets for Surgical Instruments inside containers with lids, Silicone Mats/Cushioning Pads for Surgical Instruments placed in the containers with lids, Snap On ID Tags for inside Surgical Instrument Containers, Identification Labels to be etched with Tray Names for the Surgical Instrument and Containers, and Instrument Stringers.
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement only. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified businesses. This is not a request for bids, quotes, or proposals. All responsible sources must submit a capability statement addressing their capabilities, capacity, place of manufacture, and location which shall be considered by the agency.
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This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.
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Interested parties submitting a response to this inquiry must include the following information:
Capability statement
Name and address of company
NAICS Code
SAM.gov UEI number
Business size (large or small)
Place of manufacture
Identify applicable socioeconomic categories (SDVOSB/VOSB etc.)
any pertinent information which demonstrates the firm s ability to meet the above requirement
An authorized distributor letter if the interested party is not the manufacturer
Identify all the products on any schedule and provide the contract number.
Identify open market products
All responses shall be submitted no later than Monday, 10/24/2026, by 10:00 AM EST.
Responses shall be emailed to: Tiara.White@va.gov. When replying, please include Sources Sought 36C24626Q0993 to ensure the email is reviewed in a timely manner.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Salient - Characteristics.docx | DOCX document | |
| LINE ITEMS 2.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24626Q0993.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| 6515--aesculap stainless steel surgical instruments | Pre-Solicitation |
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