Opportunity
SAM #36C26126Q1173
Sole Source Procurement of Medline Surgical Instruments and Trays for VA Northern California Healthcare System
Buyer
VA Network Contracting Office 21
Posted
August 22, 2026
Respond By
August 25, 2026
Identifier
36C26126Q1173
NAICS
339112, 423450
This procurement opportunity is for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, on behalf of the VA Northern California Healthcare System (including VA Martinez Medical Center and VAMC Mather): - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21) - VA Northern California Healthcare System (including Martinez Medical Center and VAMC Mather) - OEM Highlight: - Medline Industries is the sole source manufacturer for all requested surgical instruments and trays - Products/Services Requested: - A comprehensive range of Medline surgical and medical instruments, including: - Forceps (e.g., Konig Halsted Micro Artery, Debakey Tissue, Hartman Mosquito, Mixter Baby Hemo, Jeweler-Type) - Needle Holders (e.g., Webster Micro, Ryder, Neivert, Cooley Intracardiac, Castroviejo) - Scissors (e.g., Metzenbaum, Stevens Tenotomy, Mayo-Noble, Diethrich Coronary) - Clamps (e.g., Debakey, Gregory Profunda, Bulldog, Glover, Cooley) - Retractors (e.g., Heis Automatic Skin, Alm, Adson Dura, Harrington-Pemberton, Weitlaner, Deaver, Kelly) - Suction Tubes (e.g., Frazier, Andrews-Pynchon) - Curettes, Dilators (Debakey, Garrett), Directors, Probes, Rasps, Rongeurs, Shears, Twisters, and other specialized surgical tools - Surgical trays and instrument kits for operating room compatibility - Each item is specified with Medline part numbers and quantities (see detailed line items) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Only Medline Industries can provide the required instruments due to compatibility and standardization needs for surgical trays and cleaning - Replacement of damaged instruments and completion of compatible surgical kits for the Martinez Clinic Operating Room - Estimated contract value is approximately $57,920 - Delivery to VA facilities in Mather and Martinez, California - Other vendors may submit quotations if they can provide the exact Medline products - No services or installation required; this is a supply-only procurement
Description
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 Medline Sterile Surgical Instruments Vascular Sets to MEDLINE INDUSTRIES; UEI: DMPAKJ9N9K66,
This acquisition is for the VA Northern California Healthcare System at 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA 95655. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of RFO 12.102(a) and 41 USC §1901, only one source will meet the Government’s needs. This notice satisfies the requirement at RFO 5.201(b)(2), requiring publication of the proposed contract action.
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, any business that believes it can provide the Medline Sterile Surgical Instruments Vascular Sets may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency, by providing written notice to victoria.torres@va.gov by the due date stated in box 8 of the SF 1449. Telephone requests will not be accepted. 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.
Your response should include a statement of capability, DUNS#, business size, federal supply schedule (if applicable) and socio-economic status. This action does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The government will not pay for any costs incurred by responses to this notice.