Nutrace

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 intends to solicit NuTrace Scanner equipment and training under a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, with offer due September 4, 2026 at 10:00 PDT.

The procurement covers nine NuTrace R+ Scanners capable of reading 2D Data Matrix codes in less than 0.5 seconds, one NuTrace NUX-20 NG laser unit with computer, fume extractor, safety equipment, and electropolishing unit with proprietary Ratero solution. The R+ Scanner features a stainless steel body and can read matrices as small as 0.010 x 0.010 mm. Services include Laser Institute of America certification training of up to 32 hours combining online and on-site instruction with sample surgical instrument marking, and laser etching services for marking up to 8,000 surgical instruments at a minimum rate of 800 instruments per day, including unique device identifier application and count sheet revisions as directed by VA leadership. Delivery goes to VA Northern California Health Care System at Mather VA Medical Center, California, FOB Destination, with base contract period September 7, 2026 through January 7, 2027.

This is a brand-name-only procurement under FAR 13.106-1. Market research conducted via sources sought published on SAM.gov April 14, 2026 identified two SDVOSB responses but found no viable equal products. Searches of SBA Small Business Search, SCMC, SAM, GSA Advantage, and FPDS confirmed no equal products or alternative contract vehicles. The NAICS code is 332813 (Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring) with 500-employee small business size standard. Evaluation bases on technical completeness and price fairness. Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer upon delivery and acceptance. Responses submit to Alex.Hernandez@va.gov.