6515--ELECTROSURGICAL GENERATOR - Brand name or Equal
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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), Network Contracting Office 22 (NCO 22), is soliciting quotes for Medtronic Valleylab FT10 electrosurgical generators and accessories, or equivalent items. This requirement is for the VA San Diego Healthcare System to replace an existing generator and add a new one in their 5 West Cysto Clinic and 4 West Procedures Clinic. This is an unrestricted acquisition. Quotes are due by April 1, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. PST.
Scope of Work
The VA requires two (2) Medtronic FT10 electrosurgical generators, two (2) Medtronic Cart FT10 units, two (2) Medtronic Standard Footswitches, and two (2) Medtronic BIP Footswitches. The generators must deliver precise energy, feature tissue sensing technology, read tissue composition in real-time, provide RF energy for monopolar and bipolar applications, and have a touchscreen interface. Contractors must provide manufacturer part numbers for any "equal to" items.
Key Requirements
- Equipment: Medtronic FT10 electrosurgical generator and associated accessories.
- Performance: Must meet specified technical capabilities for electrosurgical procedures.
- Installation & Training: Required for end-users at the VA San Diego Healthcare System.
- Warranty: Standard manufacturer industry warranty; extended warranties requiring advance payment are not accepted.
- Delivery: Equipment must be delivered and installed at the VA San Diego Healthcare System, specifically the 5W Cysto Clinic and 4 West Procedures Clinic. Delivery coordination with the VA COR POC is mandatory.
- Security: Vendors must ensure adequate information and system security in accordance with VA policies. Personnel requiring access to VA computer systems are subject to background investigations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 1, 2026, 7:00 a.m. PST.
- Questions Due: March 26, 2026, 7:00 a.m. PST.
- Submission Method: Electronic quotes via email to Anthony.delacruz@va.gov. Quotes should be in PDF or Microsoft Excel format and not exceed 10MB.
- Quote Validity: 30 days.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible contractor whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, based on price alone, provided all solicitation requirements are met. Price reasonableness will be determined by competitive offers.
- Authorization: Offerors must be authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers and must submit an authorization letter from the OEM with their quote.
- Registration: All offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov and include their SAM UEI number. Vendors should also confirm their business registration with the U.S. Small Business Administration for veteran-owned and small business verification.