6515--DERM LASER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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) is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify interested and capable businesses for the procurement of a derm laser product and associated services for the San Diego VA Medical Center. This RFI aims to gather market research to inform acquisition decisions and determine potential small business set-asides, specifically for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Responses are due by February 3rd, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the supply, installation, configuration, and validation of a new, current-generation, FDA-approved derm laser system. The contractor will also provide ongoing technical support and maintenance services. Key technical specifications for the derm laser include:
- Multiple solid-state wavelengths (1064, 532, 785, 730 nm) with picosecond pulse durations.
- Specific peak power requirements for each wavelength.
- Zoom and split beam handpieces, various spot sizes, and repetition rates up to 10 Hz.
- Pulse-on-demand technology and a warm-up time of 2 minutes or less.
- User and service manuals in electronic format. Delivery, assembly, and installation will occur at the San Diego VA Medical Center, with the vendor responsible for waste removal and protecting finished spaces.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing)
- Response Due: February 3rd, 2026, 3:00 PM PST
- Published: January 27th, 2026
- Place of Performance: San Diego VA Medical Center, San Diego, CA
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors must submit detailed information via email to Hanan.Mccullick@va.gov. Required information includes:
- Company details (name, address, POC, UEI).
- Small business status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUB-Zone, WOSB, SDB, SB) and confirmation of small business status under NAICS 339112.
- Product name of the derm laser, manufacturer details (if not own), country of origin, and manufacturer's small business status.
- Information on existing federal contracts for similar products/services.
- Estimated installation time.
- General pricing for market research.
- A detailed capability statement with specific reference contracts demonstrating experience with derm lasers and associated services, including subcontractor information if applicable. General statements are not acceptable.
Evaluation
Responses will be used solely for market research to determine the availability of capable small businesses, particularly SDVOSB/VOSB, to inform a potential set-aside decision. Failure to provide all requested information may negatively impact the government's assessment of a respondent's capabilities and the set-aside determination.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation and does not constitute an offer to contract. All information is for planning purposes only. Respondents are responsible for all expenses incurred in responding to this RFI. Registration in SAM.gov is required for all government contractors.