Eye Tubes

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 16, through its Network Contracting Office 16 in Houston, Texas, is conducting market research for the procurement of Jones Tubes Devices for Eye, including clear Jones Tubes, frosted Jones Tubes, and sterilization trays in various specifications and quantities for the Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center. This is a Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation Number 36C25626Q0364) designed to gather vendor capability information rather than to solicit bids. Prospective vendors must respond to five key questions addressing manufacturing location with supporting documentation, business size and Non-Manufacturer Rule compliance, authorized distributor status with Original Equipment Manufacturer access, contractor capability with points of contact, and relevant small business certifications or availability under government contract vehicles such as GWAC, GSA Schedule, IDIQ, or BPA. The evaluation criteria emphasize vendor qualifications, manufacturing capabilities, business certifications, and pricing information submitted for market research purposes. Critical deadlines include February 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time for submission of clarifying questions and February 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time for submission of responses; responses must be provided via email in Microsoft Word format with specified formatting requirements.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations for small or disadvantaged businesses. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or current sources of supply. No specific award value or contract budget range has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation materials, and the specific quantities of Jones Tubes and sterilization trays required are not itemized in detail. The performance location is the Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center at 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77056-5643, and inquiries should be directed to the contracting officer, Oney Kelly, at Oney.kelly@va.gov. The information gathered through this Sources Sought Notice will be used exclusively for market research and procurement strategy development by the MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contract Team and will not be disclosed outside that office.