6515- Outer Tube Instruments

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) is seeking Outer Tube Instruments through Request for Quotation (RFQ) 36C26225Q0797, specifically requesting Medtronic brand or equivalent surgical instruments including cannula kits, handles, and tubes of various sizes and configurations. The procurement targets medical and surgical instruments within the Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing NAICS category (339112). Vendors must submit quotes by 4:00 PM PST on April 30, 2025, with any questions due by April 29, 2025. The evaluation criteria will focus on technical acceptability, requiring vendors to demonstrate that "equal to" items meet specified salient characteristics such as being stainless steel, reusable, capable of high-temperature steam sterilization, and enabling minimally invasive surgical approaches. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer that meets all requirements.

This solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with a size standard of 1000 employees. The place of performance is the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System Supply Warehouse located in Loma Linda, California (92357). While specific award values are not detailed in the documentation, vendors are required to limit their quotes to 15 pages and must be certified as an SDVOSB to be eligible for award. The procurement appears focused on ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality surgical instruments for medical procedures, with an emphasis on reusable, sterile equipment that supports minimally invasive surgical techniques. The short timeline between posting (April 24, 2025) and response deadline (April 30, 2025) suggests an expedited procurement process with immediate operational needs.