6515--Piezo Surgery System
ID: 36C26225Q0801Type: 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)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking potential suppliers for a Piezo Surgery System intended for the VA San Diego Healthcare System. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a system that meets specific requirements, including effective cutting, enhanced surgical sensitivity, and the ability to maintain a blood-free operative field. The procurement of this advanced medical equipment is crucial for improving surgical technology and healthcare services for veterans. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capabilities statements and responses to the included questions by April 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time, and should direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Deronte Reid via email at Deronte.reid@va.gov.

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    Deronte ReidContracting Officer
    Emails Only
    Deronte.reid@va.gov
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    The document is a Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding a Request for Information (RFI) related to a Piezo Surgery System. The purpose of this announcement is to solicit feedback from potential suppliers to assist in acquisition planning and determine possible certification requirements, such as set-asides. The contracting office is located in Long Beach, California, and the primary place of performance will be at the VA San Diego Healthcare System in San Diego, California. The response deadline is set for April 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time. Interested parties are directed to respond to a set of questions included in the associated attachment titled "RFI_SSN Description - Piezo Surgery Syst. - Q0801." The notice emphasizes the importance of supplier input in shaping the procurement strategy for equipment categorized under product service code 6515 and NAICS code 339112. This RFI aims to enhance collaboration with vendors who can meet the VA's medical equipment needs, demonstrating the agency's commitment to improving healthcare services for veterans.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for a Piezo Surgery System for the VA San Diego Healthcare System. The RFI aims to gather information about qualified suppliers, their capabilities, and market conditions. The desired system must meet specific salient characteristics, including effective cutting, improved surgical sensitivity, and the ability to create a blood-free operative field. Respondents should provide a capabilities statement detailing how they meet the requirements, including their business size, compliance with the NAICS code 339112, and any applicable FDA clearances. The RFI emphasizes that responses are for planning purposes only, and participation does not equate to being added to a bidders list. The document outlines submission guidelines and deadlines, encouraging responses by April 17, 2025. Overall, the RFI reflects the VA's effort to enhance surgical technology and services for veteran healthcare.
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