6515--Insufflators

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is procuring two units of AS-IFS1 AirSeal iFS1 120V insufflators, which are specialized medical devices designed to maintain stable pneumoperitoneum during surgical procedures. The solicitation (36C26226Q0407) requires equipment capable of operating at lower intra-abdominal pressures, featuring continuous smoke evacuation and valve-free access to reduce operative complications. Key contract requirements include submission of an Authorized Distributor Letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer signed within the last 90 days, a Certificate of Compliance for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business limitations on subcontracting, and current representations and certifications via SAM.gov. Award will be made to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible offeror that meets all salient characteristics; equal-to products are acceptable only if they provide clear, compelling, and convincing evidence of meeting all specified characteristics. The deadline for quotation submission is March 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time, with responses to be submitted electronically to Contract Specialist Carlo Manuel at Carlo.Manuel@va.gov with the solicitation number referenced in the subject line.

This procurement is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under NAICS Code 339112 with a 1,000-employee size standard, with a 50 percent limitation on subcontracting per 38 U.S.C. 8127. No incumbent contractor or budget range is specified in the solicitation documents. The procurement involves a fixed quantity of two insufflator units with delivery required to the VA Long Beach Healthcare System within 30 days of award. Only new OEM items are acceptable; used, refurbished, remanufactured, gray market, or counterfeit items are prohibited. The place of performance is the VA Long Beach Healthcare System located at 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, California 90822, with the contract managed by the Network Contracting Office in Long Beach (ZIP 90815).