6515--644 - Electro-Surgical Analyzer
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Phoenix VA Health Care System, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources for two Electro-Surgical Analyzers. This effort aims to gather information on industry capabilities for a "brand name or equal" requirement, with a potential Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) set-aside if at least two certified vendors are identified. Responses are due by April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two (2) Electro-Surgical Analyzers. Key salient characteristics include:
- Portable/battery powered with an integrated oscilloscope.
- Onscreen power profile analysis and onboard automation/data capture.
- Full-color user-interface.
- Ability to test cut AND coagulation features from a remote foot switch control.
- High current test capability up to 6 Ampere RMS.
- Non-inductive load bank from 0 – 5115 Ω, capable of variable and fixed load.
- Power range: 0-500W; Current range: 0-6000mA; Voltage range: 0-700V; Crest factor range: 1.4-20.
- Bandwidth (with load bank): 30-2.5MHz; Interference frequency filter: 100Hz high pass filter.
- Must perform all IEC 60601-2-2 leakage tests. The primary place of performance is the Phoenix VA Health Care System, Phoenix, AZ, with the VA Long Beach Healthcare System, Long Beach, CA, listed as a participating facility.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought Notice (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Response Due: April 29, 2026, 10:00 AM PT
- Published Date: April 23, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
Interested parties are requested to provide comprehensive company information, including address, contact details, DUNS, and business size classification (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HubZone, Woman Owned, VOSB, SDVOSB certified in Vetbiz.gov, Large Business). Vendors should also indicate if they are FSS/GSA Contract Holders for the requested items and their manufacturing status. This is not a request for competitive proposals; responses will be used solely for market research to inform future acquisition decisions.
Additional Notes
A future solicitation may be published on SAM.gov and/or GSA eBuy, but responses to this Sources Sought do not guarantee inclusion on a bidder's list or receipt of the solicitation. Inquiries must be submitted in writing via email to Jasmine.Pressley-Barnard@va.gov by the response deadline.