6640--EQ Stereotaxic Instrument in support of the Sioux Falls VAHC System
ID: 36C26326Q0227Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bdffc965404348bbbc9be1d39253efea/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified business sources to provide a Stereotaxic Instrument and associated accessories for the Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System. This request for information, categorized as a Sources Sought notice, specifically calls for brand-name items from Kopf Instruments, including the Model 942 Small Animal Stereotaxic Instrument and various compatible components, with detailed specifications outlined for each item. The procurement is crucial for supporting medical procedures within the VA system, ensuring high-quality equipment is available for use. Interested parties must respond by January 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST, providing necessary company information and qualifications to the primary contact, Marie Weathers, via email at marie.weathers@va.gov.

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    Marie WeathersContracting Officer
    (605) 347-2511
    marie.weathers@va.gov
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    This Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 23, is a request for information regarding a Stereotaxic Instrument, Brand-Name Only, specifically Kopf Instruments and compatible accessories. The VA is seeking qualified business sources to provide these items for the Sioux Falls VAHC System. This is not a solicitation, but rather an effort to identify potential suppliers. Interested parties must respond by January 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST, providing company information, SAM UEI number, NAICS code 339112, business size, distribution capabilities (brand name or equal), authorization from the manufacturer, and country of origin for the required items. The notice details specific salient characteristics for each required component, including the Model 942 Small Animal Stereotaxic Instrument, Model 923-B Mouse Gas Anesthesia Head Holder, Model 921 Zygoma Ear Cups, Model 1474 Stereotaxic Drill, Model 1772 Universal Holder, Model 1771-A-Mod Electrode Holder, and Model 905 Head Alignment Tool. Responses will be used for market research or to inform future acquisitions, with no obligation for the government to award a contract or reimburse for information provided.
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