Opportunity
SAM #36C25026Q0643
Solicitation for GORE Tunnelers and Surgical Supplies for Cincinnati VA Medical Center
Buyer
VA Network Contracting Office 10
Posted
June 16, 2026
Respond By
June 23, 2026
Identifier
36C25026Q0643
NAICS
339112, 423450
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, is seeking quotations for brand name GORE Tunnelers and related surgical supplies for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, Indianapolis - VISN 10, Cincinnati VA Medical Center - OEM Highlight: - GORE (W. L. Gore & Associates) - Products Requested: - GORE vascular tunneler handles, sleeves, tips, sterilization tray, sheaths, and sets - Specific part numbers and quantities: - TUN6C025-HANDLE: 1 (6mm Handle for Fully Curved Tunneler) - TUN6C025-6S: 1 (Full Curve Vascular Tunneler 6mm Sleeve) - TIP06: 4 (Vascular Tunneler Tip, 6mm) - 200-248: 1 (Tunneler Sterilization Tray) - TUN06025-HANDLE: 2 (6mm Handle for 25cm Slightly Curved Tunneler) - TIP08: 3 (Vascular Tunneler Tip, 8mm) - UN06025: 1 (Vascular Tunneler Set Slight Curve, 6mm x 25cm) - TUN6802-C: 2 (8mm Sheath for 25cm Slightly Curved Tunneler Kit) - TUN6802-B: 1 (6mm Sheath for 25cm Slightly Curved Tunneler Kit) - TUN60865-6S: 1 (XL Vascular Tunneler 6mm Sleeve) - TUN60865-8S: 1 (XL Vascular Tunneler 8mm Sleeve) - TUN60865-HANDLE: 1 (XL 65cm Vascular Tunneler Handle) - Notable Requirements: - All items must be new, covered by the manufacturer's warranty, and comply with OEM terms and conditions - Delivery required within 60 days after receipt of order - No remanufactured or 'gray market' items permitted - Compatibility with existing equipment is required for surgeon workflow consistency - Firm fixed price procurement under NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing)
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation for quote to be requested with no other form of written solicitation to be issued.
This solicitation RFQ-36C25026Q0643 is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ). The solicitation incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect as of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul.
This is a solicitation only pertaining to Gore Tunnelers. Note: this is a Brand Name item(s) solicitation, firm fixed price solicitation.
The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112, with a small business size standard of 1000 Employees. The FSC/PSC is 6515.
Vendor to supply necessary materials and/or parts for the requirements listed below to be delivered to: Cincinnati VA Medical Center (539), 3200 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45220, FOB destination.
All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following brand name equipment and supplies:
Requirement 1:
Item # Mfg. Part Number Description Qty 1 TUN6C025-HANDLE GORE 6mm HANDLE ONLY for Fully Curved Tunneler 1 2 TUN6C025-6S GORE Full Curve Vascular Tunneler 6mm Sleeve Only 1 3 TIP06 Vascular Tunneler Tip, (6mm) 4 4 200-248 GORE TUNNELER STERLIZATION TRAY Internal Dims 31" x 10" x 2.5" 1 5 TUN06025-HANDLE GORE 6mm HANDLE ONLY for 25cm Slightly Curved Tunneler 2 6 TIP08 Vascular Tunneler Tip, (8mm) 3 7 UN06025 GORE Vascular Tunneler Set SLIGHT CURVE (6mm × 25cm) 1 8 TUN6802-C GORE 8mm SHEATH ONLY FOR 25cm Slightly Curved Tunneler Kit 2 9 TUN6802-B GORE 6mm SHEATH ONLY FOR 25cm Slightly Curved Tunneler Kit 1 10 TUN60865-6S GORE XL Vascular Tunneler 6mm Sleeve Only 1 11 TUN60865-8S GORE XL Vascular Tunneler 8mm Sleeve Only 1 12 TUN60865-HANDLE GORE XL 65cm Vascular Tunneler Handle Only 1
Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, which applies to this acquisition. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation.
Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.
The following additional FAR provisions apply:
52.212-4, Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price.
52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. The following additional clauses apply: Purchase order (SF 1449) will be awarded to the winning bid with submission of Invoice through Tungsten upon delivery of ALL items listed on spreadsheet.
From the VAAR the following apply:
852.232-72 Electronic submission of payment requests. All invoices must be submitted to Tungsten for payment processing. The PO number must appear on all invoices, packing slips, shipping labels, and/or correspondences to the contracting officer.
852.246-71 Inspection of all parts will be held. If goods are rejected, they will be held for 15 days, if not replaced, the rejected merchandise will be returned to the contractor at their risk and expense. Payment of invoice will be delayed.
All quoters shall submit the following: Pricing quote and estimated schedule for delivery.
All warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM s original terms and conditions. The Contractor shall provide new items ONLY; no remanufactured/used or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. (852.212-72 Gray Market and Counterfeit Items) FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items
Delivery shall be provided no later than 60 days after receipt of order (ARO) unless notification of delays are provided to the Contracting Officer/Specialist.
Evaluation will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 and applicable FAR Companion guidance. The Government will evaluate quotes based on: Technical capability Price Delivery Warranty Past performance
Contact and Submission Joseph Cogswell, Contract Specialist, via email at joseph.cogswell@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Only written inquires received directly for the offeror are acceptable. All quotes must be received by 6/23/2026, 12:00pm EST to: Joseph Cogswell (joseph.cogswell@va.gov), with the subject title: (Company Name) - RFQ-36C25026Q0643
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