6515--Smoke Evacuators and Electrosurgical Generators Tulsa VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Eastern Oklahoma Health Care System has issued Request for Quote 36C24W25Q0297 seeking to procure specialized medical surgical equipment for the new Tulsa VA Medical Center. The solicitation requires the delivery of two Medtronic AEX Generators with plasmablades, four Valleylab FT10 electrosurgical units with universal generator carts, and five Medtronic RapidVac smoke evacuators for use in surgical procedures involving tissue cutting, coagulation, and smoke filtration. This firm-fixed price procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures with NAICS Code 334510 for electromedical apparatus manufacturing. The evaluation will follow the criteria outlined in provision 52.212-2, with vendors required to submit questions by August 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM PDT to Bernadette.Flores@va.gov. The RFQ closes on August 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM PDT, with equipment delivery anticipated no earlier than September 1, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a 100% set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), requiring vendors to maintain current SDVOSB verification in the System for Award Management. The contract involves delivering a total of eleven pieces of medical equipment, including two generators, four electrosurgical units, and five smoke evacuators, with installation scheduled at the Jack C Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The contractor must provide comprehensive documentation including maintenance and operator manuals, ensure equipment compatibility with specified medical accessories, and deliver products that meet the technical specifications outlined in the Statement of Work. The manufacturer's warranty will commence on the first patient day, which is anticipated for early 2026 when the new medical center becomes operational. No incumbent contractor or budget range information was disclosed in the solicitation documents.