6515--CUSTOM SURGICAL PACKS 3 MONTHS

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36C24626Q0379. The primary purpose of this amendment is to cancel the solicitation.

This amendment cancels the entire solicitation.

All offers or responses to the original solicitation are no longer valid as the solicitation has been cancelled.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the provision of custom sterile surgical procedure packs for the Salisbury VA Health Care System and its associated VA clinics. The requirement is to move beyond current Government Purchase Card (micro-purchase) limitations to a more structured procurement process for these essential surgical supplies.

• Assembly and Sterilization: Packs must be assembled and sterilized according to strict guidelines, including lot number assignment for traceability, annual validation of sterilization processes, use of contracted laboratories for testing, adherence to AAMI/HSPA guidelines, FDA registration and compliance, and ISO 9001:2015 certification.

• Component Requirements: Components must be Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant unless otherwise authorized. Packaging should minimize steps in the operating room, utilize rigid plastic or biodegradable trays, and be clearly labeled. All components must be Latex Free unless specified.

• Specific Pack Types: The solicitation details numerous custom surgical packs required, including but not limited to Cataract, Knee, Hip, Arthroscopy, Chest, ENT, Endourology, Hand, Robot Assisted, Podiatry, Vascular, Endovascular, and Minor/Clinic procedures. Detailed component lists are provided for each pack type.

• Quality Assurance: A robust Quality System Program compliant with ISO 9001:2015 and FDA regulations is required. The contractor must maintain sterilization services and have a quality assurance program and staff familiar with operating room procedures and sterilization methods.

• Sustainability: Consideration for earth-friendly solutions and a recycling program is required per Executive Order 14057.

• Contract Type: Requirements contract.

• Period of Performance: Base period from March 31, 2026, to June 30, 2026, with potential for follow-on options.

• NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing).

• Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Aleshia.Hines-Best@va.gov by March 20, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT. Include a signed SF 1449, completed pricing (Attachment B), technical description, and past performance information.

• Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on Technical, Past Performance, and Price. Technical and Past Performance are considered more important than Price.

• Questions Deadline: March 20, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.

• The acquisition is listed as "Unrestricted."

• FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference or attached.

• Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance is required for components.

• Specific delivery locations include Salisbury VA Medical Center, Kernersville HCC, and Charlotte HCC.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This Excel file, "36C24626Q0379 LineItems.xlsx", contains detailed line item information for the solicitation. It serves as a pricing sheet and a reference for the specific items and quantities required.

• Sheet: Action Line Item Information: Provides a high-level overview of the action, including the title "CUSTOM SURGICAL PACKS 3 MONTHS" and the KB Version FY26.04A.
• Sheet: Items: This is the primary sheet detailing each line item. It includes:
  • CLIN (Contract Line Item Number)
  • SLIN (Subline Item Number)
  • Description of the item (e.g., "PACK,SURG,CUSTOM,CYSTO")
  • Contract Period (Base)
  • POP Begin and End dates (e.g., 46104.0 to 46195.0, corresponding to January 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026)
  • Quantity and Unit of Measure (e.g., CS for Case, EA for Each)
  • Delivery Location (e.g., Salisbury VA Medical Center, Kernersville HCC, Charlotte HCC)
  • Product/Service Code (e.g., 6515)
  • NAICS Code (339113 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing)
• Reference Sheets: "RefData", "UOMRef", "NAICS", and "PROD_SVC_CODE" provide definitions and codes used within the line item data.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the specific products and quantities being procured, the period of performance, and the delivery locations. It is essential for developing accurate pricing and proposals. Bidders must carefully review each line item to ensure they can meet the requirements and provide competitive pricing.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice for Solicitation Number 36C24626Q0379, which will be issued on or about March 13, 2026. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Salisbury VAMC, Charlotte HCC, and Kernersville HCC has a requirement for Custom Surgical Packs.

The specific requirements for the Custom Surgical Packs will be detailed in the upcoming solicitation. This notice does not provide detailed technical specifications.

Not specified in this pre-solicitation notice.

This notice is not a request for proposals or quotes. The solicitation will be issued on or about March 13, 2026. All correspondence and responses should be directed via email to Aleshia.Hines-Best@va.gov. Telephone requests will not be accepted.

This acquisition is being solicited as Unrestricted on the open market. The applicable NAICS Code is 339113, with a size standard of 800 Employees.

• Contracting Office ZIP Code: 23667
• Response Date/Time/Zone: 03-13-2026 10:00 AM Eastern Time, New York, USA
• Place of Performance: Salisbury VA Medical Center, Charlotte HCC, and Kernersville HCC.
• Contact Person: Aleshia Hines-Best, Contracting Officer, Aleshia.Hines-Best@va.gov