6515-- TruClear Hysteroscopes

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION

FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY

1. Subject: Sources Sought, VA Northern California Health Care- Martinez VA Medical Center Gynecological Hysteroscopy Surgical Instruments (TruClear or Equal)

This Sources Sought Notice seeks to identify qualified vendors capable of providing gynecological hysteroscopy surgical instruments equivalent to (or equal to) the TruClear product line.

2. General Information

Contracting Office:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office (NCO 21)

Product Service Code (PSC): 6515 Medical & Surgical Instruments

NAICS Code: 339112 Surgical Appliance & Supplies Manufacturing

(Vendors may identify alternative NAICS if more appropriate.)

Point of Contact:

Shaun Owen, Contracting Specialist

Email: shaun.owen@va.gov

3. Description of Requirement

The Martinez VA Medical Center seeks capability responses from businesses able to supply Medtronic TruClear surgical equipment or functionally equivalent products to support gynecological hysteroscopy procedures. The requirement is for equipment used in visualization, diagnosis, and hysteroscopic tissue removal of intrauterine pathology, including polyps, fibroids, retained products of conception, and other uterine abnormalities.

The equipment shall provide:

High-definition hysteroscopic visualization of the uterine cavity;

Continuous-flow inflow and outflow capability to maintain uterine distention during procedures;

Compatibility with hysteroscopic tissue removal devices;

Minimally invasive access for diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy procedures;

Safe and efficient removal of intrauterine pathology through integrated visualization and tissue removal technology.

These items may be supplied as brand name (TruClear) or equal.

VA Medical Center Northern California

Hysteroscope Surgical instruments

Item #

Part Number/ Description

Qty

Price

Extended Amount

1

72204878 Hysteroscope Mini TruClear

3

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2

7209807 HANDPIECE TRUCLEAR

3

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3

72203004 GYN TRAY

3

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4

72204879 Hysteroscope Plus TruClear

1

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SUBTOTAL with shipping included

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4. Purpose of This Notice

The VA is conducting market research to:

Determine industry capability and capacity;

Identify potential sources, including Small Business concerns;

Assess whether two or more qualified SDVOSBs or VOSBs are capable of performing.

Inform the acquisition strategy.

5. Instructions to Respondents

Interested vendors shall submit a non binding capability statement including the following:

A. Business Information (required)

Company name

SAM.gov UEI

Business size/status: SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), Small, Large

(As required in prior postings such as 36C26127Q0154 Sources Sought)

Confirm active SAM.gov registration

If SDVOSB/VOSB, confirm certification through VetCert

B. Capability & Experience

Provide documentation demonstrating capability to supply the required Gynecological items

Include prior experience with VA, DOD, or private hospital surgical instrument supply

Provide product literature, brochures, or cross reference sheets for brand name or equal items

C. GSA / Contract Information

Indicate whether items are available under GSA/FSS/NASA SEWP/NITAAC, including contract number and expiration date

State any open market availability

D. Product Data

Indicate whether offering TruClear brand name or equal substitutes

Provide equivalency documentation (technical specifications, clinical equivalency, FDA device class if applicable)

RESPONDENTS OFFERING EQUAL ALTERNATIVES: Respondents are to include the manufacturer of their equal item, the Country of Origin, and an authorized distributor letter.

E. Pricing Information

Provide commercial pricing or discount structures (non binding)

6. Submission Details

Deadline: Response is due by 15:30 Pacific Time Friday, November 13, 2026.

Submission Method:

Email capability responses to:

shaun.owen@va.gov

Subject Line:

Sources Sought Response TruClear Surgical Instruments [Company Name]

7. Disclaimer

This Sources Sought/RFI is for market research only. It does not constitute a solicitation, does not obligate the Government, and is not a guarantee of future acquisitions. Responses will be used solely to inform the VA s acquisition strategy. Vendors responding to this notice are not guaranteed consideration for any future solicitation.

8. Attachments

None at this stage. A formal solicitation may follow.

Brand Name Item or Equal:

Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics.

Continuous-flow inflow and outflow capability to maintain uterine cavity distention.

Working channel designed to accommodate compatible TruClear tissue removal devices.

Leak-resistant sealing mechanism to minimize fluid loss during procedures. Designed for minimally invasive hysteroscopic procedures involving intrauterine pathology.

a) Compatibility Must be compatible with the Medtronic TruClear hysteroscopic tissue removal system. Components must function together as an integrated system for visualization and intrauterine issue removal.

b) Dimensions Per order specifications

c) Industry Standard Device shall meet applicable FDA and industry standards for hysteroscopic visualization and tissue removal systems.

d) Purpose- Surgical procedures on patients.

e) Governing Body or Organization

FDA-cleared medical device.

Compliant with applicable healthcare regulatory requirements.

Complete generic identification

Applicable model/make/catalog number- See order

Manufacturer name Medtronic

Warranty - One-year parts and labor with ongoing support on all equipment.

Installation/Training. n/a

Security- Patented and HIPAA compliant patient database with merge and sync capabilities across all systems

Per VAAR 811.104 and 811.105, I certify the following regarding the above information:

The salient characteristics listed above are essential to the Government s requirements.

To my knowledge, the restrictions listed above will not limit the acquisition to an item peculiar to one manufacture.