Exam Equipment

The Department of Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking to procure medical examination equipment for the Bakersfield VA Clinic, including sphygmomanometers, ophthalmoscopes, diagnostic units, and mobile exam lights. This Pre-solicitation Notice is issued solely for market research and planning purposes to gauge contractor capabilities and market conditions; it does not constitute a binding commitment to award a contract. Interested contractors must submit responses to Contract Specialist Erica Perry-Johnson at Regional Procurement West (erica.perry-johnson@va.gov) by March 9, 2026, providing company information, relevant GSA contract numbers, socioeconomic status, descriptions of capabilities and previous experience with similar equipment, and anticipated teaming or subcontracting arrangements. The Government will not accept unsolicited quotes, will not reimburse respondents for response preparation costs, and emphasizes that non-response does not preclude future participation if a formal solicitation is issued. All respondents must address Buy American requirements by providing country of origin information for products and identifying domestic alternatives for any non-American-made items. The specific equipment of interest includes wall-mounted diagnostic systems, wall aneroid sphygmomanometers with adult cuffs, diagnostic sets with otoscopes and ophthalmoscopes, otoscope speculum dispensers, panoptic ophthalmoscopes, mobile exam lights with stands, cordless speculum illumination systems, and installation services.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only eligible small business concerns may respond and compete for the eventual contract award. The Pre-solicitation Notice does not identify any current incumbents or provide a specified budget range or award value for this procurement. No specific quantities of equipment are detailed in the notice, nor is a defined timeline for service delivery provided at this stage. The NAICS classification for this procurement is 423450 (Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), and the PSC category is 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). The responses to this Sources Sought request will inform the Government's market research and planning for the formal solicitation process that may follow.