6515--Blood Pressure Cuffs
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 on behalf of the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought request. The purpose is to identify qualified contractors capable of providing Hospital Consumables and accessories: Blood Pressure Cuffs for the Salem VAMC. This market research aims to determine if a future acquisition can be set-aside. Responses are due by April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks a contractor to provide various hospital consumables and accessories, primarily Blood Pressure Cuffs, for the Pharmacy Department. The requirement is anticipated to be for a Base plus 4 Option Years. Specific items include:
- ECG Cables (MP00881, ITEM ID NO. 52796): 400 units (packaged 20 per)
- Blood Pressure Cuffs (MP00929, ITEM ID NO. 52802): 400 units (packaged 10 per)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Duration: Base plus 4 Option Years
- Set-Aside: To be determined based on market research; the intent is to assess set-aside potential.
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 800 Employees
- PSC Code: 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies)
- Response Due: April 2, 2026, by 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
- Published: March 27, 2026
Submission Requirements
Capable contractors are invited to submit a brief capability statement via email. Responses must address capabilities specific to the required services/items and include:
- Company Name, CAGE Code, and Unique Entity ID
- Company Address, Point of Contact (Name, Phone, Email)
- Socioeconomic data and Business Size Status
- Names and types of current federal contracts/vehicles relevant to the scope
- A comprehensive Capabilities Statement
Email responses to ruth.morris@va.gov with "36C24626Q0472" in the subject line.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought request for market research purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposal or quote. No formal solicitation exists at this time. The Government will not pay for any information submitted. Responses will not be returned, and no debriefings will be provided. Phone inquiries will not be accepted. Information gathered may inform a subsequent solicitation.