6515--BRAND NAME ONLY Zoll Defibrillators for the Black Hills VA
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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 CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify capable firms for providing BRAND NAME ONLY ZOLL Defibrillators for the Black Hills VA Healthcare System in Fort Meade, SD. This is market research to inform future acquisition decisions, and no solicitation is currently available. Responses are due by March 20, 2026, at 4:30 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for BRAND NAME ONLY ZOLL Defibrillators. Interested firms must demonstrate the capability to meet specialized requirements as detailed in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). This acquisition falls under NAICS Code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Published Date: March 13, 2026
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, 4:30 PM Central Time
Eligibility & Submission Requirements
This acquisition is estimated to be over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and may be subject to Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14, FAR 52.219-27) and the Nonmanufacturer Rule (FAR 52.219-33). The Buy American Act (FAR 52.225-2) also applies, requiring certification of domestic end products.
Firms must submit capability statements including:
- Organization name, Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number, address, socioeconomic category, point of contact email, website, and telephone number.
- Detailed capability statement demonstrating expertise and ability to meet SOW requirements.
- Copies of agreements with manufacturers authorizing provision of products/services.
- For small businesses, estimated percentages of services/supplies performed by the prime contractor and subcontracted.
- Identification of manufacturer (if not the firm) and their socioeconomic category.
- Completed FAR 52.225-2(b) certificate for country of origin.
- Indication if supplies can be ordered against existing government contracts (e.g., FSS, GSA).
- Estimated shipping and delivery information (lead time).
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought Announcement only; it is not a solicitation. The government will not pay for information submitted and reserves the right to cancel this requirement. Responses will be used solely for internal decision-making within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Submissions should be sent via email to traci.johannes@va.gov.