Brand Name Only – Verathon GlideScope Core 15 Airway Visualization Systems

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 seeks four Verathon GlideScope Core 15 FHD airway visualization systems and 144 extended monitor warranties for the G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery VA Medical Center, with proposals due July 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time. The procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business sole source, foreclosing competition outside that category.

Place of performance is Jackson, Mississippi. The requirement is for four GlideScope Core 15 FHD Premium Configuration systems with two Core QuickConnect Cables each and 144 GlideScope Core 15 Monitor Extended Warranties (36 warranties per unit). The NAICS code is 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, 1,000-employee size standard); PSC is 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies).

The single-source justification establishes that the GlideScope Core 15 possesses unique multimodal imaging with picture-in-picture capability for simultaneous video laryngoscope and bronchoscope use, critical to the facility's clinical workflow. Facility staff have been trained exclusively on Verathon systems and OEM-validated reprocessing procedures; the Clinical Products Review Committee approved this specific system. Market research across VetCert, DSBS, SAM.gov, AbilityOne, GSA eLibrary, and ECMS identified 978 SDVOSBs/VOSBs under relevant NAICS codes but zero firms other than the named SDVOSB distributor capable of supplying the GlideScope Core 15. Verathon confirmed it has only one authorized SDVOSB distributor to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Delivery is required 90 days after receipt of order. The contractor must provide full installation, configuration, on-site training by OEM-authorized representatives, operational checks to OEM performance standards, and a minimum one-year OEM warranty. Installation occurs Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, excluding federal holidays, coordinated with Biomedical Engineering at least 24 hours in advance. Contract performance runs through November 19, 2026. Contracting Officer is Caleb T. Parker; quotes submit to Caleb.Parker@va.gov. FOB Destination; payment via Electronic Funds Transfer through FSC e-Invoice system.