6515--FY 25: Surgery Thoracic Instruments

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically the Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 through the Network Contracting Office-8 in Orlando, is soliciting quotes for surgical thoracic instruments to be used at their Orlando VA Healthcare System facilities. The solicitation seeks 15 line items of specialized medical instruments, including lung clamps, forceps, scissors, suction instruments, needle holders, and a sterilization tray, with 2 units per line item. Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) website and must review the solicitation posted on sam.gov, which will incorporate provisions from Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. The solicitation will be officially posted on April 19, 2025, with quotes due by April 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. Potential contractors should note the NAICS code 339113 with a small business size standard of 1250 employees, and contact Contracting Officer Susan Rodriguez-Perez for additional information.

The procurement is an unrestricted solicitation with a firm-fixed price purchase order, meaning there are no specific set-aside designations for small businesses or other categories. The contract will require delivery of instruments to the Lake Nona Warehouse located at 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827, with a required shipping timeline of 90 days after receipt of order. The performance period will extend from the date of award to the date of completion, and the contract includes a warranty requirement of at least one year upon receipt and acceptance of the instruments. While specific award values are not detailed in the solicitation, the procurement involves 15 line items with 2 units per line, suggesting a moderate-scale medical equipment purchase. Vendors should be prepared to provide high-quality surgical instruments specifically designed for thoracoscopy procedures, with a focus on precision, durability, and compliance with medical standards.