6515--SUPPLY: Urology Instrumentation

The Department of Veterans Affairs, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System in Gainesville, Florida, is seeking to procure comprehensive urology instrumentation through solicitation 36C24825Q0982. The procurement includes 69 line items of specialized medical equipment such as visual obturators, cystoscope sheaths, telescopes, biopsy forceps, electrodes, cables, bridges, and various surgical instruments, all of which must be constructed of surgical-grade stainless steel and FDA-approved for clinical use. Vendors must demonstrate compatibility with existing VA operating room equipment and provide validation for sterilization using VA-approved methods. The award will be based on a comparative evaluation considering technical qualifications, delivery timeline, and price, with the government selecting the most advantageous quote representing the best overall value. All quotes must be submitted to Contracting Officer Heidi Parrish by 4:30 PM Eastern Time on August 4, 2025, and must include completed price/delivery schedules, technical specifications, OEM authorization letters, and subcontracting limitation forms.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 334510 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The procurement involves quantities ranging from 2 to 18 units per line item across the 69 specified medical instruments and equipment. Performance will occur at multiple VA locations in North Florida and South Georgia, with primary delivery destinations being the Jacksonville VA Clinic at 1536 N Jefferson St, Jacksonville, FL and the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center at 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL. All shipments are designated as FOB Destination, meaning the contractor bears responsibility for delivery costs and risk until the goods reach the specified VA facilities. The contract also includes strict subcontracting limitations requiring that contractors cannot pay more than 50% of the government contract amount to firms that are not Veteran-Owned Small Businesses or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.