7830--FY 25 Parallel Bar

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 is conducting market research to identify potential suppliers for Brand Name or Equal TRI WG Parallel Bar model TWG0542.SD and Tapered Extension for Parallel Bars to support the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. This Sources Sought Notice is specifically seeking businesses capable of providing surgical appliances and supplies under NAICS code 339113 with a size standard of 800 employees. Interested companies must submit a comprehensive qualifications letter that includes company details, contact information, Unique Entity Identifier Code, socio-economic category designation, Federal Supply Schedule Contract Number if applicable, and a detailed capability statement demonstrating their ability to fulfill the requirement. Vendors must provide evidence of past or current contracts for similar requirements and other compelling evidence of their capabilities. All responses must be submitted via email to darrin.alexander2@va.gov by September 15, 2025, at 13:00 Eastern Standard Time, with telephone and facsimile responses being explicitly excluded from consideration.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to small businesses that meet the established size standards for the applicable NAICS code. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are specifically identified in the notice, as this represents an initial market research phase rather than a competitive solicitation. The notice does not specify award values, budget ranges, or quantities of equipment to be procured, indicating that these details will likely be determined based on the market research findings and included in any subsequent formal solicitation. All prospective vendors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov to be eligible for consideration. The government has emphasized that this is strictly a market research initiative that does not guarantee contract awards and will not result in reimbursement for response preparation costs.