Opportunity
SAM #36C26126Q1002_
Procurement of NuTrace Scanners, Laser Marking Equipment, and Training for VA Northern California Health Care System
Buyer
VA Network Contracting Office 21
Posted
September 02, 2026
Respond By
September 04, 2026
Identifier
36C26126Q1002_
NAICS
334510, 541690, 334517, 332813
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, is seeking to procure NuTrace branded medical scanning and laser marking equipment, along with related training and services, for the VA Northern California Health Care System. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW) - VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS), Mather VA Medical Center - OEM Highlight: - NuTrace is the sole OEM specified for all equipment and services - Products Requested: - 9 NuTrace R+ Scanners (part number: NuTrace R+ Scanner) - Reads 2D Data Matrix codes rapidly on various instrument materials - Stainless steel body, advanced camera and LED lighting - 1 NuTrace Laser NUX20 NG unit (part number: NuTrace Laser NUX20 NG) - Includes computer/laptop, accessories, fume extractor, marking templates, safety glasses, electropolishing unit, and proprietary solution - Supports GS1 codes and multiple instrument materials - Services Requested: - Laser Start Up Training (up to 32 hours, online and onsite) - Includes LIA (Laser Institute of America) certification - Covers marking surgical instruments with unique device identifiers (UDI) - Data entry/editing for existing marked instruments - Laser Etching Service - Marking up to 8,000 surgical instruments (minimum 800 per day) - Ensures compatibility with scanners; re-applies marks as needed - Count sheet revisions to reduce tray-picking errors - Unique Requirements: - Brand name only: NuTrace equipment required for compatibility with existing inventory - Avoids additional costs and training associated with alternative brands - UDI application for surgical instruments across multiple materials (stainless steel, anodized aluminum, titanium, plastics) - Data accuracy and elimination of duplicate instrument markings - Quantities: - 9 scanners, 1 laser unit, training and etching services for up to 8,000 instruments - Set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) - Firm-fixed-price contract - NAICS code: 332813 (Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring) - PSC code: 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies)
Description
This is the RFQ for the procurement of Nutrace Scanner and training. This will be a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside that is issued under RFO 12, Open Market. 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.