6515--Power Supply for Endoscopic Surgical tool

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is conducting market research for power supplies compatible with Getinge disposable Vasoview Hemopro Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting Scopes. The Sources Sought Notice (RFI 36C26225Q0651) seeks potential suppliers for three specific power supply units with detailed technical requirements, including an on/off switch, extension cord connector, power setting knob, LED power-on indicator, and an intermittent activation tone. Potential vendors must submit comprehensive responses by March 20, 2024, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time via email to Hayley Nuno, demonstrating their capabilities across several critical areas. The RFI targets businesses under NAICS code 339112 with a maximum size of 1,000 employees and requires respondents to provide information about business size status, subcontracting limitations, FDA clearance, federal contract holdings, and pricing details. Vendors must also be registered in SAM.gov and understand that this is a market research tool, not a formal solicitation.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations for small businesses or disadvantaged groups. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is focused on acquiring three power supply units for the VA San Diego Healthcare System. The NAICS classification of Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112) and Product Service Code of Medical and Surgical Instruments (6515) provide context for the specialized nature of the equipment. Responses will be evaluated based on vendors' ability to meet technical specifications, regulatory compliance, manufacturing capabilities, and potential to support the VA's medical equipment needs. The timeline for potential future procurement is not definitively outlined, but the market research suggests the VA is in the preliminary stages of assessing potential suppliers for these specialized medical power supplies.