# SAM #36C26126Q0956

VA Sole Source Procurement: Ethicon Integrated Surgical Energy Platform System and Verification Key

**Buyer:** VA Network Contracting Office 21
**Posted:** August 06, 2026
**Respond By:** August 13, 2026
**Identifier:** 36C26126Q0956
**NAICS:** 339112, 339113, 334510, 423450

This procurement opportunity from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) focuses on acquiring an Integrated Surgical Energy Platform System for the VA Southern Nevada Health Care System.
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21
  - VA Southern Nevada Health Care System, North Las Vegas, NV
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc. (Ethicon division)
- Products Requested:
  - Ethicon Single TES Package (MPN: ESTESP)
    - Quantity: 4 units
    - Description: Integrated surgical energy platform package
  - Energy Output Verification Key (MPN: ETHOVK)
    - Quantity: 1 unit
    - Description: Key for verifying performance of GEN11-based energy system
- Notable Requirements:
  - Only Ethicon-branded components are compatible with existing VA-owned GEN11 electrosurgical generators, which are at manufacturer end-of-life
  - Ensures continuity of surgical care and patient safety
  - Sole source procurement; other vendors must demonstrate capability to supply equivalent system
  - Set aside for small businesses, including HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses
- Delivery required by end of performance period
- No administrative or procedural details included

### Description

<p>This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services is provided to advise that the Government intends to solicit a firm-fixed price purchase order sole source award, for Integrated Surgical Energy Platform System to Johnson &amp; Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.; UEI: RLGSF2HSNZD6.</p>

<p>This acquisition is for the VA Southern Nevada Health Care System at 6900 North Pecos Road N. Las Vegas, NV 89086-4400.&nbsp; The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of RFO 12.102(a) and 41 USC &sect;1901, only one source will meet the Government&rsquo;s needs. This notice satisfies the requirement at RFO 5.201(b)(2), requiring publication of the proposed contract action.</p>

<p>This notice is not a request for competitive quotes.&nbsp; However any business that believes it can provide the Integrated Surgical Energy Platform System may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency, by providing written notice to derek.brown7@va.gov by the due date stated in box 8 of the SF 1449.&nbsp; Telephone requests will not be accepted.&nbsp; Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. Responses will be considered by the Government; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposes acquisition based upon responses of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.</p>

<p>Your response should include a statement of capability, DUNS#, business size, federal supply schedule (if applicable) and socio-economic status.&nbsp; This action does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service.&nbsp; The government will not pay for any costs incurred by responses to this notice.</p>

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