6515--Electrosurgical Unit Brand Name or Equal to Medtronic
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.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Eugene VA Medical Center, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources for Electrosurgical Units (Brand Name or Equal to Medtronic). This is for a potential firm-fixed price supply purchase. The information gathered will help determine a suitable set-aside designation. Responses are due by February 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.
Scope of Requirement
The VA seeks information on vendors capable of providing Electrosurgical Units, including specific Medtronic models (Generator FT10, Cart FT10, Standard Footswitch, BIP Footswitch) or equivalent products. Key salient characteristics for these units include:
- Sealing/fusion cycle time of less than 4 seconds
- Active tissue impedance monitoring and energy adjustment
- Autobipolar, monobipolar, and bipolar performance capabilities
- Internal cooling system and color touchscreen
- Mountable to operating boom systems or usable on a flat surface
- Minimum 25% operable cycle and hospital-grade 3-prong power connector
- Desired 8 GB internal memory and USB connection for bidirectional communication
- Adjustable audio up to 65 dBA and ability to save settings
- Must include a footswitch and a minimum 1-year warranty
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a capability statement and a courtesy market research quote. The capability statement must include:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, email, and SAM.gov UEI.
- Indication of business size (Small Business, SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business Manufacturer, Other Small Business, or Large Business) and whether the respondent is the manufacturer.
- For "equal" products, clearly identify the brand name, make/model, provide descriptive literature, OEM name, part number, and warranty information.
- If not a manufacturer, provide proof of authorized dealer/reseller status.
- SDVOSB/VOSB respondents must be registered with the SBA VetCert Registry.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Intended Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Supply Purchase
- NAICS Code: 334510 (Small Business Size Standard: 1250 employees)
- Set-Aside: To be determined based on market research.
- Response Due: February 12, 2026, 10:00 AM PST
- Published Date: February 5, 2026
- Place of Performance: Eugene VA Medical Center, 3355 Chad Drive, Eugene, OR 97408
Additional Notes
This is for market research and planning purposes only and is not a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not pay for information solicited, and respondents will not be notified of evaluation results. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. No phone calls, please.