SAM #36C26126Q1002

VA Procurement of NuTrace Scanners, Laser Marking Equipment, and Training for Surgical Instrument Tracking

This procurement opportunity from the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Northern California Health Care System, focuses on acquiring NuTrace branded scanners and related laser marking equipment and services to enhance surgical instrument tracking and inventory management. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW), Network Contracting Office 21 - VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) - OEMs and Vendors: - NuTrace (brand name only requirement) - Products Requested: - 9 NuTrace R+ Scanners (also referenced as NUX-20 NG) - 1 NuTrace Laser NUX20 NG unit - 1 Computer/Laptop with Windows 10 and accessories - 1 Fume/Odor extractor equipment (Fumex NuTrace) - Laser configurations for various instrument materials (including GS1 Codes) - Safety glasses for class 4 laser operation - 1 Electropolishing unit with proprietary solution Ratero - Services Requested: - Up to 32 hours of online and onsite laser training - Laser etching startup training for marking up to 8000 surgical instruments with unique device identifiers - Data entry/editing and mark removal/reapplication - Count sheet revisions to reduce tray-picking errors - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand name only (NuTrace) to ensure compatibility with existing inventory - Set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) - Laser marking must support a variety of instrument materials (stainless steel, anodized aluminum, titanium, plastics) - Training and certification included for safe and effective use of laser marking technology - Data management and quality assurance for instrument identification - Quantities: - 9 scanners, 1 laser unit, 1 computer/laptop, 1 fume extractor, 1 electropolishing unit, 1 set of safety glasses, up to 32 hours of training, laser etching for up to 8000 instruments

Description

This is a Pre-Solicitation notice that a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside will be issued under FAR 19.502-2, Open Market at or around 9/2/2026. The contract is estimated for final completion by 01/07/2027. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 5332813 - Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The FSC/PSC is 6515: Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to solicit and award a firm fixed price contract Brand Name only for the procurement of Nutrace Scanner and training.

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