6515--loma/605_ esophagoscope instrmt set espophageal ENT inst set

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 (VISN 22) in Long Beach, California, has issued Amendment 0001 to Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C26226Q0472 for an esophagoscope instrument set and esophageal ENT instrument set. This Special Notice serves as a clarification document addressing vendor inquiries regarding product specifications and manufacturer designations. The procurement falls under Product Service Code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) and NAICS Code 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing). The amendment was posted on March 20, 2026, and represents an update to ensure vendors submit accurate quotes based on correct product information. The contracting point of contact is Contract Specialist Rochelle Malveaux at the Long Beach office.

The primary purpose of this amendment is to clarify manufacturer specifications and resolve vendor confusion regarding Item 10 (S358PRA - Storz Illumination Instrument), which is confirmed to be a Pilling/Teleflex product rather than a Karl Storz product. Interested contractors must submit their quotes by March 23, 2026, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time to be considered for this procurement. There are no specific set-aside provisions indicated for this solicitation, meaning all eligible contractors meeting the requirement specifications may participate. Vendors should reference the corrected product designations and manufacturer information when preparing their proposals to ensure compliance with the updated specifications. This amendment ensures that all bidders are working from consistent and accurate product information, reducing the likelihood of non-responsive bids due to specification misunderstandings.