Opportunity
SAM #36C24226Q0625
VA seeks Karl Storz or equal cystoscopy instruments compatible with Stryker 1688 AIM 4K Camera for Syracuse VA Medical Center
Buyer
VA Network Contract Office 02
Posted
May 15, 2026
Respond By
May 25, 2026
Identifier
36C24226Q0625
NAICS
339112, 339113, 423450
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking small business vendors to supply new, FDA-cleared cystoscopy instruments for the Syracuse VA Medical Center, with compatibility to the Stryker 1688 AIM 4K Swivel Head Camera. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2 (NCO 2), Albany, NY - OEMs Mentioned: - Karl Storz (brand name or equal) - Stryker (existing camera system) - Products/Services Requested: - Rigid cystoscopes (12°, 30°, 70°) - Working elements - Working sheaths (various French sizes) - Obturators - Examination insert tube - Bridges (single and dual channel) - Biopsy optical forceps - Graspers (foreign body retrieval) - Adaptors (including LUER Lock tube connectors) - Connectors with tube - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All instruments must be new, FDA-cleared, autoclavable, and constructed of surgical grade materials - Must be fully compatible with Stryker 1688 AIM 4K Swivel Head Camera - No used, refurbished, gray market, or third-party reconstructed instruments accepted - Vendors must meet VHA clinical standards and demonstrate compatibility - Place of Performance: - Syracuse VA Medical Center, Syracuse, NY
Description
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY
This is a Sources Sought Notice issued solely for market research purposes to determine the availability and capability of Small Businesses, including SDVOSB and VOSB concerns, under NAICS 339112 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified vendors who can provide Karl Storz cystoscopy instruments or equal items compatible with existing Stryker 1688 AIM 4K Swivel Head Camera currently in use at the Syracuse VA Medical Center.
The Syracuse VA Medical Center requires new, fully compatible and FDA cleared cystoscopy instruments to support urology clinical operations. Equipment must be brand name Karl Storz or equal meeting compatibility, sterilization, and functional requirements consistent with VHA clinical use standards.
Vendors shall state their ability to provide the following instruments: Rigid cystoscopes (12°, 30°, 70°) Working elements Working sheaths (various French sizes) Obturators Examination insert tube Bridges (single channel and dual channel) Biopsy optical forceps Graspers (foreign body retrieval) Adaptors LUER Lock tube connectors Connectors with tube
All items must be new equipment; no used, refurbished, gray market, or third party reconstructed instruments will be accepted.
Final instrument configurations and quantities will be provided in the solicitation if issued.
Vendors must be able to provide equipment that meets the following minimum requirements: Must be FDA cleared medical devices Must be compatible with existing Stryker 1688 AIM 4K Swivel Head Camera Autoclavable where applicable Constructed of surgical grade materials Meet relevant ISO and AAMI standards
Place of Performance Syracuse VA Medical Center 800 Irving Avenue Syracuse, NY 13210
Response Requirements: Interested and capable vendors are requested to provide the following information: Company name, address, and point of contact information UEI number and SAM registration status Business size/type: Large, Small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), etc. Capability statement demonstrating experience supplying surgical or endoscopic instruments Indication of ability to provide brand name or equal compatible products Product literature for equal items (if applicable) Estimated delivery times. Any existing contract vehicles (GSA, SAC, VA FSS, DAPA, etc.) through which the items may be purchased. Any applicable warranty information
Responses are due no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Time on May 25, 2026.
This notice does not constitute a solicitation. No contract will be awarded based on this announcement. The VA will not reimburse costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought Notice. Responses will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy (e.g., SDVOSB set aside, VOSB set aside, Small Business set aside, or unrestricted). No proprietary, classified, or sensitive information should be included in responses.
Additional Links:Department of Veterans Affairs