6515--Microsurgical Instruments

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Solicitation number
36C24826Q1109
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
VA Caribbean Healthcare System San Juan PR 00921

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, is conducting market research for orthopedic microsurgical instruments, with qualifications due August 21, 2026. This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligate award.

The VA seeks lightweight, durable, surgical-grade, reusable microsurgical instruments equivalent to or exceeding salient characteristics of products currently manufactured by Synovis Micro Companies Alliance, Inc. Required items include specialized clamps, forceps, scissors, needle holders, dilators, and micro clip appliers, with domestic products preferred. Work will be performed at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System location in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Prospective vendors must submit a qualifications letter by 2:00 PM EST on August 21, 2026, to Contract Specialist Eunice Bones (eunice.bones@va.gov) with subject line "RFI# 36C24826Q1109-Microsurgical Instruments." Submissions must include company name, address, point of contact, phone and email, SAM Unique Identifier Code (UEI), socio-economic category designation (SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or other), capability statement addressing technical requirements, product brochures, and evidence of past or current contracts for similar requirements. Registration on SAM.gov is required for eligibility.

The procurement is classified under NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard, and PSC 6515. No set-aside is anticipated.

Notice text

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. It is neither a solicitation nor a request for a quote, and it does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Quotes received in response to this notice will not receive a response. The Government will not pay or reimburse any costs of preparing this response. The purpose of this notice is for market research purposes only and to make appropriate acquisition decisions to gain knowledge of potential qualified businesses and their Small Business Administration (SBA) size classification in relation to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 339112, Surgical and medical Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is seeking a business that can provide Orthopedic Microsurgical Instruments as follows: Lightweight, Durable, Surgical Grade, Reusable and Sharp (when applicable).

NOTE: The following list includes instruments manufactured by Synovis Micro Companies Alliance, Inc. We are requesting information for an EQUAL product with the preference at this time is for domestic products. The domestic product must meet or exceed the salient characteristics provided as follows:

GEM2551-2C / Double layer tray, upper tier tray finger mat, lower tier tray finger mat and instrument bars

GEM715-SF/Superfine Micro Clip Applier; 15cm length

S&T B-3 V Black/Clamp-1, 1.0-2.25mm V

S&T B-2 V Black/Clamp-1,0.6-1.5mm,V

S&T HD-S Black/Clamp-1,1.5-3.5mm, Black

S&T HD-D Black/Clamp-2, 1.5-2.5mm

S&T RD-S Black/Clamp-1, 2.0-5.0mm

S&T ABB-22 V Black/Clamp-2,0.6-1.5mm,V - Black

S&T ABB-33 V Black/Clamp-2,1.0-2.25mm,V

S&T CB-2/Clamp Sterilization Case

S&T FRS-21 RB-8 Forceps, 21cm, RH, ST, Plat

S&T FRAS-18/Forceps, Srnsn, 18cm, RH.AT45d

S&T JFP-3/Forceps, Fixtn, 12cm, FH,SPTip

S&T JFA-5b/Forceps, 11cm, FH,ATip45d

S&T JFL-3/Forceps, 13.5cm, FH9mm, STip

S&T D-5a.3/Dilator,11cm,FH,0.3mmAT10d

S&T B-18-8 RH/Needle Holder, 18cm, CT, right

S&T B-18-10/Needle Holder, 18cm,RH10, CT

S&T SDC-15 R-8/Scissors, Dis,15cm,RH,CB

S&T SAS-15 R-8/Scissors, Adv,15cm,RH,SB

GEM2431/Titanium Hemostatic Micro Clip- 6 Clips per cartridge

GEM1521/Titanium Hemostatic Superfine Micro Clip - 6 clips per cartridge; 30 cartridges per box

GEM615-1G/Micro Clip Appliers; 15cm length

Concerns may respond by submitting a qualifications letter including the following information: Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, FAX, Email, System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Identifier Code (UEI), Socio-Economic Category i.e.,(SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, etc.) and Capability Statement specific to the technical requirements and include a product brochure, if possible. Provide evidence that your firm can provide the requested items, including past and/or current contracts for the same requirements, and any other compelling evidence to help the Government determine your company's capabilities. To be eligible for an award, prospective offerors must be registered on the SAM website, https://sam.gov/content/home. Responses to this notice shall be sent via email no later than 2:00 PM EST on August 21, 2026. Telephone and facsimile responses will not be considered. Please email Contract Specialist Eunice Bones at eunice.bones@va.gov. When responding via email, ensure the subject line is titled with RFI# 36C24826Q1109- Orthopedic Microsurgical Instruments. No Other information is available at this time. We thank you for your time and interest.

Files

File Type Posted
RFI SAM.gov 36C24826Q1109.pdf PDF

Notice history

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