SAM #36C25926Q0449

Market Research for SCANLAN or Equal Surgical Instruments for VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Eastern Colorado Health Care System, is seeking information from vendors capable of supplying specialized surgical instruments for the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, CO. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Eastern Colorado Health Care System - Network Contracting Office 19, Greenwood Village, CO - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - SCANLAN (highlighted as the reference OEM for all listed instruments) - Products/Services Requested: - Surgical instruments, "or equal" to SCANLAN models, including: - MEMORY Nerve Hook (Part #8008-432, Qty: 1) - MEMORY Knife Handle (Part #8008-410, Qty: 1) - Scanturian MIS Needle Holder (Part #9019-610-17, Qty: 2) - Scanturian MIS Super Cut Scissors (Part #9019-722-17sc, Qty: 1; #9019-724-17sc, Qty: 1) - Scanturian MIS DeBakey Forceps (Part #9019-430-17, Qty: 2) - Scanturian MIS Resano Forceps (Part #9019-440-17, Qty: 2) - Thoracoscopic Chitwood Mini Knot Pusher (Part #9009-827-13, Qty: 1) - All items require specific features such as memory alloy construction, ScanShield shaft insulation, and specialized handles. - Unique or Notable Requirements: - "Or equal" products are acceptable, but must match the form, fit, and function of the referenced SCANLAN items. - Compliance with NAICS Code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) is required. - Vendors must provide information on business size, place of manufacture, and ability to supply US-made items. - Delivery is to be made as soon as possible after award, during standard business hours, to the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center.

Description

Description: Surgical Instruments This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY in support of the Eastern Colorado Health Care System. Due 05/12/2026 at 14:00. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is to conduct market research and make informed acquisition decisions, as well as to identify potential qualified vendors interested in and capable of providing a quote.

Interested Vendors, please advise of 1) business size, 2) Place of Manufacture for the Equipment and 3) point of contact information. To be considered as a small business for this scope the size standard for NAICS Code 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing is 800 Employees.

Please respond to the following four questions related to this requirement and your company:
[ ] yes [ ] no - Does not exceed 500 employees; NAICS 339113 must be verifiable thru the System for Award Management). If yes, how many employees? _____ [ ] yes [ ] no - Is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied; [ ] yes [ ] no - Takes ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice (identify how this occurs); and [ ] yes [ ] no - Will supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor or producer made in the United States, or obtains a waiver of such requirement pursuant to paragraph (b)(5) CFR 121.406.

The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought synopsis request. 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. All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Information is to be submitted by electronic delivery to eric.adusei@va.gov with the subject line SOURCES SOUGHT and shall be received no later than 14:00 AM Mountain time (MT) on Tuesday May 12th, 2026. After reviewing the responses to this announcement, the Government may proceed with the acquisition, and a subsequent solicitation may be published. SEE BELOW SOW FOR REQUIREMENTS:

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