6515--GlideScope CORE 15 System | EDA: 06/30/2025 | Current MS: Pre-Sol

The Department of Veterans Affairs Martinsburg VA Medical Center is seeking quotes for specialized medical equipment through solicitation 36C24525Q0644, specifically procuring GlideScope systems for emergent intubating purposes. The procurement includes 2 GlideScope Core 15 Premium Configurations with Smart Cable, various BFlex 2 single-use bronchoscopes in different sizes (Regular 5.0, Ultraslim 2.8, and Large 5.8), and 1 Core 2M QuickConnect Cable. This is an unrestricted, brand name only solicitation under NAICS code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, with vendors required to submit completed SF1449 forms, authorized distributor letters, and specify country of manufacture. The evaluation will be conducted comparatively to determine the best benefit for the government, with pricing being the primary criterion. Questions must be submitted by July 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST, and all quotes are due by July 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST to james.ferro@va.gov.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is classified as a simplified acquisition procedure with an estimated total value of $43,264.20. The solicitation documents indicate that Verathon Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer, with Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions (VHSS) identified as the only authorized distributor for these systems. Market research revealed 600 previous GlideScope awards, all made to either Verathon Inc. or VHSS, with the most recent award in August 2023 for $27,917.10. The procurement requires delivery within 30 days after receipt of order, with an estimated delivery/award date of June 30, 2025. Performance will take place at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center, where the equipment will be used across different medical units to maintain consistency with existing medical equipment and avoid additional training requirements.