SAM #36C26326Q0497

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, is seeking sources for a deep brain stimulation stereotactic system for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This procurement is for advanced neurosurgical equipment compatible with existing Medtronic and Alpha Omega devices. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Network Contracting Office 23 - Minneapolis VA Health Care System - OEMs and Vendors: - Elekta (Leksell Vantage Stereotactic System and accessories) - Medtronic (compatibility requirement) - Alpha Omega (compatibility requirement) - Products/Services Requested: - Deep brain stimulation stereotactic system, brand name or equal to Leksell Vantage Stereotactic System - 32 line items including: - Salcman Twist Drill Kit (A2200-01) - Insertion Cannula kit (907801) - Leksell Vantage Head Frame (1040036) - Leksell Vantage Arc System (1040048) - Leksell Vantage Stereotactic System On Site Application Training (1568617) - Multiple accessories, spare parts, and training materials - Quantities range from 1 to 3 units per item - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be compatible with existing Medtronic and Alpha Omega devices - Brand name or equal procurement (Leksell Vantage Stereotactic System specified) - On-site application training and go-live support required - Delivery to Minneapolis VA Health Care System - Place of Performance: - Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System requires a new deep brain stimulation stereotactic system for surgery services with the Salient Characteristics listed below. This is a sources sought looking for businesses to provide the supplies listed below for market research purposes. No awards of a contract will be made from this announcement. If you are a vendor that can provide the requested information above and required supplies described below with competitive pricing, send your information (to include your organization's Unique Entity Identifier number) with a description of proof of capability to: Theresa.Thunder@va.gov on or before March 31st, 2026. Only emailed responses will be considered. Additionally, please provide answers as appropriate to the following questions in the table below with your response to this sources sought. Failure to respond to the following questions may affect the acquisition strategy. 1. Identify your organization's socio-economic category. 2. Identify if your organization is the manufacturer of the requested supplies. If you are not the manufacturer, identify the manufacturer of the supplies that you will provide, their socio-economic category and a letter showing that your organization is an authorized distributor for the requested supplies.  3. Fill out the certificate under FAR Provision 52.225-2(b), identifying the item and its country of origin. ( https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_2__d3401e52). If the product is a US domestic end product, write in USA for the item's country of origin. 4. State whether any of the requested supplies may be ordered against a government contract awarded to your organization (e.g Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), General Services Administration (GSA), etc.). 5. Address whether your organization meets the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406 (b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii) and (b)(1)(iii) (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/chapter-I/part-121/subpart-A/subject-group-ECFR0fca5207262de47/section-121.406#p-121.406(b)). 6. State if subcontracting is contemplated for this requirement and what percentage of the requirement will be subcontracted and for what tasks. 7. Provide estimated shipping and delivery information for the requested supplies (e.g. Expected lead time on delivery).   If applicable, VAAR 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Veteran Owned Small-Businesses. If applicable, VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market Items, will apply to the potential solicitation. *If applicable, FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Small-Businesses. *