6515--Brand Name or Equal to the Elekta Vantage Deep Brain Stimulation Stereotactic System
Overview
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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 Network Contracting Office 23, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the procurement of a Brand Name or Equal to the Elekta Vantage Deep Brain Stimulation Stereotactic System for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This notice informs potential offerors of an upcoming solicitation.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of the Elekta Vantage Deep Brain Stimulation Stereotactic System or an equivalent product. This system is intended for use at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice
- NAICS Code: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Size Standard: 1000 employees
- Pre-Solicitation Expiration/Anticipated Solicitation Release: May 8, 2026
- Published: April 30, 2026
Submission & Eligibility
Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring the SAM.gov site for the release of the official solicitation package and any subsequent amendments. All amendments will be available exclusively on this site. Questions regarding this pre-solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Specialist, Theresa Thunder, at theresa.thunder@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be eligible for any future award.
Additional Notes
This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract, nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any quote or proposal preparation costs. The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation as a result of this notice. No further information is available until the formal solicitation is issued.