6515--Brand Name Steri-Shield 8 Surgical Helmets and Accessories Altoona VA Medical Center
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.
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The following is a Sources Sought/Request for Information notice. This posted notice is not a Pre- Solicitation or Solicitation document. The government is not currently soliciting bids, quotes or proposals at this time; however, reserves the right to do so at a later date. The Altoona VAMC, Altoona, PA 16602 has a brand name only requirement for Steri-Shield 8 Surgical Helmets and Accessories.
The following items are required:
Item #
Description
Quantity
0424-600-000
STERI-SHIELD 8 SURGICAL HELMET
6
0424-610-000
STERI-SHIELD 8 SURGICAL HELMET WITH LIGHT2
2
0424-655-000US
STERI-SHIELD 8 BATTERY CHARGER W/ (B) NEMA POWER CORD
2
0424-660-000
STERI-SHIELD 8 BATTERY PACK
12
0400-204-000
HELMET WALL RACK (4 HOOKS)
2
Salient Characteristics
3 points of securement for an adjustable fit
Ponytail path for long-haired users
Bright, lightweight rechargeable light
Fan that targets front and back of users neck
3 Toga styles for protection
ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION:
Altoona VA Medical Center
James E Van Zandt Center
2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd
Altoona, PA 16602
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST ALSO HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE. TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SAM.GOV.
Responses to this notice shall include:
Company Name
Address
Point of Contact
Phone Number
Email Address
DUNS Number
CAGE Code
Tax ID Number
** Note: In accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Kingdomware, service
disabled veteran owned (SDVOSB) and veteran owned (VOSB), who are interested in this
procurement and consider themselves to have the resources and capabilities necessary to
provide these services shall be verified in VetBiz Registry as follows to be considered:
http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/.
Process in 38 U.S.C. 8127(d) whereby a contracting officer of the Department shall award contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States. For purposes of this VA specific rule, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or a veteran-owned small business (VOSB), must meet the eligibility requirements in 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), (f) and VAAR subpart 819.7003 and be listed as verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database.
Please provide answers to all questions below regarding your firm s Socio-Economic status pursuant to North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 339113:
1. Is your business a small business under NAICS 339113? YES ______ NO ______
2. Is your firm a Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______
3. Is your firm a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______
4. Is you firm a certified HUB Zone firm? YES ______ NO ______
5. Is your firm a Woman Owned business? YES ______ NO ______
6. Is your firm a Large Business? YES ______ NO ______
7. Do you have a GSA/FSS schedule for these items? YES______ NO______
Schedule Number: ___________________
Expiration Date: _____________________
Please provide a capability statement as well as any relevant literature addressing your organizations ability to supply the required items. Also, please include a point of contact name, phone number and email address.
Note: Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Alexandra Stankovic via email only. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT.
Please submit all responses to this notice via e-mail to:
Alexandra Stankovic
Contracting Specialist
Alexandra.Stankovic@va.gov
Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are required by no later than Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm EST. If you are interested in submitting a response to this posting, please ensure to submit a Brochure/Specification Sheet for the product offered as well as a letter of authorization.
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