6515--Abdominal Insufflator Comparative Evaluation
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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), specifically the Lebanon VA Medical Center (LVAMC), is soliciting proposals for the procurement of one (1) Abdominal Insufflator device with an accessory cart and high-pressure CO2 hose. This Firm Fixed Price solicitation aims to replace existing equipment and enhance surgical capabilities. Offers are due by March 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a new abdominal insufflator system to provide software-controlled insufflation of carbon dioxide during surgical procedures. Key features and deliverables include:
- One (1) abdominal insufflator device with a touch screen, customizable settings, backlit color LCD, and capabilities for CO2 insufflation monitoring, automated low-pressure insufflation, CO2 supply cylinder gauge with alerts, regulated pressure, auto over-insufflation alerts, visual displays, one-touch pressure venting, and safety shut-down features.
- One (1) accessory cart designed for CO2 cylinder storage, an administration set holder, and locking wheels.
- One (1) high-pressure CO2 hose with a yoke.
- Mandatory on-site vendor installation and training.
- A minimum one-year manufacturer warranty on all items.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Performance Period: Delivery within 45 days of contract award. The period of performance is anticipated from March 13, 2026, to April 28, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (as per the latest document summary).
- Offer Due Date: March 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
- Questions Due: March 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
- Published Date: March 4, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted via email to Ryan.Hatfield@va.gov. Evaluation criteria include Special Features, Warranty, Delivery, and Price, with Special Features, Warranty, and Delivery collectively being more important than Price. Offerors must provide brochures, pamphlets, or hyperlinks for feature evaluation, specify delivery information, and include a completed SF 1449. An Authorization Letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is required if the offeror is not the OEM.
Additional Notes
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Size Standard: 1000 Employees)
- Place of Performance: 1700 S. Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon, PA 17042, USA.
- Contact: Ryan L Hatfield, Contract Specialist, Ryan.Hatfield@va.gov.
- The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5, and VAAR 852.212-71.