Opportunity
SAM #36C24826Q0952
VA Solicitation for 76 Gomco Model 3040 General Use Aspirators or Equal with Training and Assembly
Buyer
VA Network Contracting Office 8
Posted
July 24, 2026
Respond By
July 31, 2026
Identifier
36C24826Q0952
NAICS
339112, 423450
This procurement opportunity is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), for general use medical aspirators. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Caribbean Healthcare System - Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) - OEMs and Vendors: - Gomco (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - 'Or equal' products from other manufacturers are permitted - Products Requested: - 76 units of Gomco Model 3040 General Use Aspirator (115V) with 2800ml reusable polycarbonate bottles - Part number: 01-62-3040 - Key features: maintenance-free, oil-free diaphragm pump, compact design, disposable hydrophobic bacteria filter, vacuum range -25 to -559 mm Hg, flow rate 26 lpm, sound level <52 dBA, FDA and Health Canada approved - Services Requested: - 76 units of training, assembly, and initial inspection (required if offering an 'equal' product or if the device is not ready to use upon delivery) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Acceptance of 'or equal' products meeting or exceeding Gomco Model 3040 specifications - Delivery to multiple locations: Jacksonville, FL; Carolina Warehouse, Puerto Rico; and San Juan, PR (for emergencies) - All devices must be FDA and Health Canada approved - Training and assembly required for non-Gomco or non-ready-to-use units
Description
The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, intends to solicit and award for a Gomco Model 3040 General Use Aspirator or EQUAL. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 339112, Surgical and medical Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The proposed action is a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order is a small business set-aside solicitation. The solicitation will be posted on or about July 24, 2026, via the sam.gov website. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, March 13, 2026, and Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). It is the responsibility of the quoter to review the web page for notice of amendments, updates, or changes to the solicitation. No hard copies will be mailed. To be eligible for this award, prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Internet site, www.sam.gov. For further information, please contact Contract Specialist, Eunice Bones, at eunice.bones@va.gov. To maintain the integrity of this solicitation and subsequent award date, any questions must be submitted in written form via e-mail to Contract Specialist Eunice Bones at eunice.bones@va.gov and shall be received no later than July 29, 2026, 11:00 AM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST). Quote shall be submitted to Contracting Officer Maribel Santa at maribel.santadelapaz@va.gov and Contract Specialist Eunice Bones at eunice.bones@va.gov no later than July 31, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).