6515--Surgical Light Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 intends to solicit surgical light source equipment with an RFI response deadline of July 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM PST. This is a market research effort with no set-aside. Responses should be directed to Marcos.Diaz@va.gov and reference RFI number 36C26226Q1027.

The RFI seeks qualified sources to supply the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (Tucson) with 10 units of 300W xenon light sources, 10 floor stands, 20 surgical headlights with cables, and 10 premium headlight cables. Delivery is required within 60 days of order receipt. All equipment must be new, fully functional, and accompanied by manufacturer documentation and warranties.

The 300W xenon light source must deliver daylight-quality illumination with universal fiber-optic ports, adjustable intensity, minimum 500-hour lamp life, 110–240V power input, footswitch and remote-control capability, overheat and overcurrent protection, and UL/CE certification with FDA clinical use listing. Surgical headlights must weigh 8 ounces or less, feature focusable 10–100 mm beam at 16 inches, and provide minimum 70,000 lux light intensity with sterilizable, latex-free biocompatible materials. Headlight cables must measure 10–12 feet, autoclave for at least 200 sterilization cycles, and feature high light-transmission efficiency with reinforced connectors. Floor stands must be mobile with locking casters, integrated mounting hardware, cable management, adjustable height, and infection-control-suitable surfaces.

Responses must address 19 capability questions, Buy America Act compliance details, and general pricing information. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a binding solicitation or automatically add responders to prospective bidders lists.