6515--ENT Microscope
ID: 36C26225Q0534Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d7e018057dc54861b6f6ecd40a201568/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide an ENT Microscope for the VA Southern Arizona Healthcare System in Tucson, Arizona. The procurement aims to assess vendors' capabilities in supplying a microscope that meets specific technical requirements, including magnification range, working distance, and illumination features, as well as design specifications for its floor stand. This equipment is crucial for enhancing medical services provided to veterans, ensuring high-quality care in ENT procedures. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities and feedback on the draft specifications by March 3, 2025, at 4 PM Pacific Time, and can contact Contracting Officer Debby Abraham at debby.abraham@va.gov or 562-766-2234 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    DEBBY ABRAHAMCONTRACTING OFFICER
    (562) 766-2234
    DEBBY.ABRAHAM@VA.GOV
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    RFI 36C26225Q0534 ENT MICROSCOPE.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for an ENT Microscope to assess potential vendors' capabilities and qualifications for providing the required equipment for the VA Southern Arizona Healthcare System. This notice is purely informative and does not constitute a solicitation; responses will guide future acquisition strategies. The VA outlines specific technical requirements for the microscope, including a magnification range, working distance, illumination features, and design specifications for its floor stand. Interested vendors are invited to submit details about their capabilities, including compliance with size classifications, business certifications, and ownership information. Additionally, vendors are encouraged to provide feedback on the draft specifications, pricing information, and their ability to meet regulatory standards such as the Buy American Act. The deadline for submissions is March 3, 2025, by 4 PM Pacific Time. Responses will be used solely for planning purposes, with no commitment to further actions. This notice exemplifies the government's efforts to source quality medical equipment while promoting transparency and competition in the procurement process.
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