ContractSpecial Notice

6515--Vascular Instruments-SPS Cincinnati VAMC

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 36C25026Q0586
Response Deadline
May 26, 2026
6 days left
Days Remaining
6
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, is planning a sole-source firm-fixed-price purchase order for specialized vascular surgical instruments for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. The requirement is for updated Scanlan vascular instrumentation to support Vascular Surgery and Sterile Processing Services, including items such as micro needle holders, micro forceps, specialized scissors, and other proprietary vascular instruments. The instruments must align with the facility’s existing Scanlan platform and Censitrac tracking workflow, using proprietary features such as DIAMOND DUST jaws/tips, Never Shear Dual Guide technology, and Scan-II handles to preserve standardization and clinical performance. This is not a request for competitive proposals, and any response showing clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government must be received by May 26, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
339112
Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
PSC Code
6515
MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
36C25026Q0586.docx
Word17 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 10, intends to award a sole source contract to Scanlan International for specialized vascular surgical instruments for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center (VAMC). The instruments, including micro needle holders, forceps, and scissors, are essential for vascular surgery and sterile processing services. The VAMC currently uses Scanlan instrumentation, and the addition of two vascular surgeons using the same platform necessitates more of these proprietary instruments. Scanlan instruments feature unique technologies like DIAMOND DUST™ jaws and Never Shear™ Dual Guide™ technology, which are critical for clinical performance and standardization. Maintaining consistency with existing inventory and workflows is vital for accurate instrument tracking, assembly, and patient care. Introducing different manufacturers could lead to confusion and disrupt services. The NAICS code for this procurement is 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. The notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and responses demonstrating clear evidence of advantageous competition must be received by May 26, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 20, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 26, 2026
expiryArchive DateSep 2, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Sub-Tier
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)

Point of Contact

Contract Specialist
Ghazal Jones

Official Sources