Brand Name or Equal - Verathon GlideScope Core Comprehensive/Flexible Airway Visualization System

The Department of Veterans Affairs G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center is conducting market research for a Brand Name or Equal procurement of the Verathon GlideScope Core Comprehensive and Flexible Airway Visualization System, which provides video laryngoscopy, bronchoscopy, and dual-view airway procedures capabilities. The system must include a 15" Full HD Touchscreen Monitor with advanced features such as dual-view image capability, an articulating arm, storage bins, and compatibility with government-owned bronchoscopes, plus an extended warranty. The VA is specifically targeting small businesses including veteran-owned, woman-owned, HUBZone, and disadvantaged business categories to assess market capabilities under NAICS code 339112 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Interested vendors must provide comprehensive responses including company details, SAM registration status, certification information, contract vehicles, capability statements, pricing, past performance data, and product origin details. All responses must be submitted via email by 10:00am Central Time on August 18, 2025.

This procurement currently shows no set-aside designation, though the RFI specifically requests information about vendors' ability to comply with veteran-owned small business subcontracting requirements should the final procurement be set aside for veteran-owned businesses. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the documentation. The anticipated contract structure will be Firm Fixed Price, though no specific award values, budget ranges, or quantity requirements are disclosed in the market research phase. The procurement falls under PSC code 6515 for Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies, indicating the specialized nature of this airway visualization equipment. Vendors are also required to provide authorization information and details about potential equivalent products that could meet the government's requirements.