6515--Ultra 360 Positioning Aids

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking a Patient Positioning System through a pre-solicitation notice with Request for Information (RFI) number 36C26225Q0648. The procurement falls under the Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing NAICS category and specifically targets medical and surgical instruments and equipment. The RFI indicates the agency is exploring potential solutions for Ultra 360 Positioning Aids, which appear to be advanced medical positioning technologies designed to support patient care and medical procedures. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the pre-solicitation suggests the VA is conducting market research to understand industry capabilities and potential vendor solutions. The initial response period is relatively short, with the due date set for March 20, 2025, just one week after the opportunity was posted on March 13, 2025.

This pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, meaning the opportunity appears open to all qualified vendors. The procurement is categorized under Product Service Code 6515 for medical and surgical instruments, which implies a focus on specialized medical equipment. Although precise award values are not specified in the documentation, the nature of medical positioning systems suggests a potentially significant investment. The solicitation targets vendors in the surgical and medical instrument manufacturing sector, indicating a technical and specialized procurement process. The VA's Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking innovative solutions that can enhance patient positioning capabilities, potentially across multiple medical facilities within their network. The RFI suggests the agency is in the preliminary stages of market research, gathering information to refine their eventual formal solicitation for this critical medical technology.