6515--Sources Sought Endoscope leak tester/maint unit
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- Solicitation number
- 36C24625Q0499
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Wake County VA outpatient clinic Garner NC
- Points of contact
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- Byron Brown byron.brown4@va.gov (757) 315-2598
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 6, is conducting market research to procure an Automated Endoscope leak tester and Endoscope Maintenance Unit for the Garner CBOC (Community-Based Outpatient Clinic). The equipment requirements include a dual-scope leak tester with LCD display, RFID reader, data export capabilities, and specific dimensional specifications of 11"W x 7.2"D x 7.9"H. Respondents must submit detailed capability statements indicating whether they are small business manufacturers or resellers of the medical equipment. All potential contractors must provide a letter from the manufacturer confirming they are an authorized distributor if they are not direct manufacturers. The market research responses are due by March 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, and must be submitted to Byron.Brown4@va.gov with the subject line "Endoscope units". The government emphasizes that this is strictly market research for acquisition strategy planning and will not entertain any questions during this phase.
The pre-solicitation notice does not specify a small business set-aside, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors in the Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing sector (NAICS 334510). No specific incumbent contractors are mentioned, and the notice does not disclose potential award values or precise budget ranges. The procurement focuses on highly specialized medical equipment, specifically an endoscope leak tester compatible with OES fiberscopes and EVIS EXERA videoscopes, with capabilities for alcohol flushing, leakage testing, and precise diagnostic functions. The maintenance unit must measure approximately 3.5"W x 6.5"D x 6"H and include accessories such as wall mount brackets. Potential contractors must demonstrate technical competence, authorized distribution channels, and the ability to provide comprehensive documentation proving their capability to meet the VA's stringent medical equipment requirements.
Notice text
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 on behalf of Garner CBOC is conducting Market Research through this sources sought notice to help determine the availability of qualified Businesses, capable of providing Automated Endoscope leak tester along with Endoscope Maintenance Unit, that meets, but not limited to, the following:
Automated endoscope leak tester
Dual scope leak test capable
Performs dry endoscope leak test
LCD displays workflow instructions, test results and settings
Electronically export records to a PC for backup and analysis
Dual automatic and manual leak testing modes
Self-check on start-up
Built in RFID reader and data archive capability
Desktop or wall-mount capability
Leakage test time approximately three minutes
Must Include: Wall mount, Printer, Interface cable, Portable memory USB, Scope ID Tags
Approximate overall size: 11 W x 7.2 D x 7.9 H
Endoscope Maintenance Unit
Compatible with all OES fiberscopes and EVIS EXERA videoscopes.
Alcohol flushing of the air/water channel (compatible with OES fiberscopes and 100/130/200/230 series scopes).
Can help detect hidden pinholes and loose joints preventing fluid invasion
Performs leakage testing and fluid removal of the air/water channel
Must Include: Wall mount bracket
Approximate overall size: 3.5 W x 6.5 D x 6 H
All respondents shall indicate/provide the following:
Whether or not they are small business manufacturers of the products they wish to offer, or if they are a reseller of a small business manufacturer.
A copy of its capabilities statement.
Failure to provide the above information may result in the potential offeror being considered incapable of meeting the VA s needs.
If the contractor can provide the above items, the contractor shall provide a letter from the manufacturer stating they are an authorized distributor/licenser of their products. Failure to submit an authorized distributor letter shall result in the product(s) potentially offered to be considered grey market and shall not be considered capable of meeting the VA s needs.
The capability statements received from this market research are for planning purposes only and will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy. This is strictly market research, and the Government will not entertain questions concerning this market research. The Government will not assume any costs incurred by the contractor in the preparation of responses. All responses shall be submitted in writing no later then March 10,2025, at 10AM EST to the attention of: Byron.Brown4@va.gov
Please title the subject line for all responses as: Endoscope units
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24625Q0499.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 6515--Endoscope Leak Tester and Endoscope Maintenance unit with supplies | Solicitation | |
| 6515--Endoscope Leak Tester and Endoscope Maintenance unit with supplies | Pre-Solicitation | |
| 6515--Sources Sought Endoscope leak tester/maint unit | Pre-Solicitation |
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