6515--596-26-3-148-0062 - NEW 'One Time Buy' Steris Micro Surg. Instruments Tray (SPS) (VA-26-00072940)

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Contract Opportunity

This is a sources sought announcement only. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses in this sources sought notice must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential businesses interested and capable of providing the supplies described below.
The Lexington VA Health Care System is looking to purchase two micro instrument trays and supporting accessories as listed below. This procurement shall be a brand name or equal that meet or exceed the physical, functional, and performance of listed statement of work outlined below. Contractors shall show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that all equal to items meet all requirements as outlined in the included salient characteristics and warranty sections, including brand name and model numbers IAW FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal.

all proposed products must be manufactured in the USA otherwise your product does not qualify and will not be considered.

Product Number and Description Qty
CH13094 JEWELERS FORCEPS TIP 40DEG 0.3MMDIA FLAT 2
CH13175 PIERSE MICRO TISS FRCP STR TIP .3MMDIA RND HNL 7 2
CH13149 DILATOR FORCEPS TIP 10DEG 0.3MM DIA FLAT 2
CH13145 CLAMP APPLY FORCEP STR .4-1.5MM W/O LOCK 2
VM1097311 N.H. 12CM., RND HANDLE, 4
VM1097193 FORCEPS, FLAT HANDLE, 9MM WIDE, 45, 4
CH13095 FRCPS TIP 40DEG .3MMDIA FLAT HNDL 5.25IN 2
CH13085 JEWELER FORCEP STR TIP .3MMDIA FLAT HNDL OL 7IN 2
RH1590 MICROSURG SCISSORS STR BLD 13MM RND HNDL 2
RH1592 MICROSURG SCISSOR CVD BLDE 12MM RND HNDL 4
CH03224 DEL JACOBSON NH STR 7-1/4 FLAT HNDL W/CATCH 4
CH13007 MICROSURG NDL HLDR .5MM TIP W/O LOCK CVD OL 7IN 2
CH11004 SNGL CLAMP ARTERY F/0.6-1.5MM VESSELS W/O FRAME PR 4
CH11008 SNGL CLAMP ARTERY F/1-2.25MM VESSELS W/O FRAME PR 8
CH13063 HAND-APPLIED CLAMP SNGL W/O FRAME PAIR 8
CH12008 APPROXIM CLAMP ARTERY F/0.6-1.5MM VESSEL W/O DBL F 4
CH12020 APPROXIM CLAMP ARTERY F/1-2.25MM VESSEL W/DBL FRAM 4
CH13061 HAND-APPLIED APPROX CLAMP W/O FRAME DBL 4
CH13159 MICRO FORCEPS STR TIP DIA 0.5MM RND HNDL 2
CH0496 DEL TOUCH FORCEP RND HNDL PLATFM TIP CVD, 7-1/8IN 2
Technical Specifications:
The items ordered shall meet the following specifications:
All sets are complete including the tray to hold the instruments.
All instruments are surgical grade:
All stainless-steel is surgical grade.
No items from Pakistan.
All instruments will be CensiTrac UID mark compliant.
All items are included in the manufacturer s instructions for use and can be reprocessed in accordance with VHA Sterile Processing Services Directive 1116 (1).
Items will be packaged to prevent damage during shipment.
Items will be shipped to:
Lexington VA Health Care System
Troy Bowling Campus
Attn: Rachel Kidder, 150BC
1101 Veterans Drive
Lexington, KY 40502
Items shall be equivalent to the product description and model numbers listed below. Items must be verified with the CORs.
The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding
to this sources sought announcement. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the
Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government
to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any
solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service
Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. However, if there are insufficient Service Disabled Veteran
Owned Small Business responses, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be
determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated.
The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 339112 (1000 employees).
Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal
Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses
must be registered with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) located at
http://veterans.certify.sba.gov.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Shania.kimbrough@va.gov. Telephone
responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 08/17/2025 10:00 AM CST.

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