# SAM #36C10X27R0005 VA procurement of CUSA Clarity ultrasonic aspirator systems and accessories for tissue ablation **Buyer:** VA Strategic Acquisition Center **Posted:** November 09, 2026 **Respond By:** December 01, 2026 **Identifier:** 36C10X27R0005 **NAICS:** 334510, 423450, 339112 The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking CUSA Clarity ultrasonic aspirator systems and accessories for tissue ablation across VA facilities. - **Government buyer:** Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Expendable Equipment National Program and Equipment Program Office; the solicitation is issued through SAC Frederick, the VA Strategic Acquisition Center. - **OEM:** **Integra LifeSciences**, manufacturer of the named CUSA Clarity system and accessories. The solicitation permits equal products if they meet the requirements. - **Requested items:** 29 CUSA Clarity system and accessory line items, including the C7000 console, C7001 cart, 23 kHz and 36 kHz handpieces, tips, sterilization equipment, tubing, and related components. The estimated quantity is **5 of each item per year** during the base period and each of four option periods. - **Notable requirements:** Equipment must meet seven salient characteristics, including system functionality, selective tissue dissection, dual-frequency handpieces, irrigation and aspiration, and sterilization compatibility. Evaluation also considers design, usability, safety, warranty, training, and support. Only new OEM equipment is acceptable; refurbished, remanufactured, and gray-market products are excluded. Equivalent offers must identify the manufacturer and part details and demonstrate compliance with the technical requirements. - **Other procurement details:** VA-wide requirements contract; 12-month base period plus four 12-month option periods. The opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). ### Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) Parts 12 and 15. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 36C10X27R0005 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for NX EQ Ultrasonic Aspirator System: Tissue Ablation and related accessories. This acquisition is set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. Line Items: Refer to ATTACHMENT A PRICE COST SCHEDULE NX EQ Ultrasonic Aspirator System: Tissue Ablation for CLINs, quantities, and units of measure. Description of Requirements: Offerors shall provide descriptive literature which will be used to determine the extent to which it meets the salient characteristics listed in the Attachment B Product Description. All of the salient characteristics listed in the solicitation must be met to be considered eligible for award. Those proposals which fail to meet all of the salient characteristics will be rated Unacceptable and will be ineligible for award. Only new OEM equipment is acceptable. No refurbished, remanufactured, or gray market items will be considered. Delivery and Acceptance: Delivery is FOB Destination. Specific delivery locations and dates will be identified in individual orders issued under the contract.


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