6515--EndoSuite Simulator
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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 (NCO) 22, is seeking to procure a Surgical Science/Simbionix ENDO Mentor Suite Simulator or equivalent, including a trade-in credit. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) is for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System to provide realistic hands-on training for General Surgery Surgeons. This opportunity is set for Full and Open competition. Quotes are due by January 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an Endo Suite Simulator that meets specific salient characteristics, including a 27-inch touchscreen, interchangeable cartridges, a specific screen layout, and a patient management panel. The simulator must include various basic and advanced modules for surgical training and have the ability to transfer existing Mentor Modules from the trade-in equipment to the new system. The procurement also includes installation, onsite setup, system diagnostics, calibration, and training. A trade-in credit is required for the current onsite equipment (Pentax Corp, Model VE-G2, SN: SI1661). Delivery is required no later than 90 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Solicitation Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- NAICS Code: 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- PSC: 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
- Place of Performance: VA Long Beach Healthcare System, Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, Long Beach, CA.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: January 29, 2026, by 12:00 PM PST.
- Questions Due: January 21, 2026, by 12:00 PM PST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Israel.Garcia2@va.gov. Offers should be in PDF format, no larger than 10MB, and include spec-sheets of proposed items.
- Terms Acceptance: Quoters must include a statement accepting the solicitation's terms and conditions or clearly list any exceptions with rationale.
- FAR Clauses: Ensure proper addressing of FAR 52.225-3 and 52.225-4 (Buy American Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act).
- Evaluation: Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Decision factors include acceptability (meeting Salient Characteristics and SOW) and then Lowest Price, aiming for the most advantageous response to the Government.
- Eligibility: Offerors must provide a copy of their authorized distributor letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Point of Contact
- Contract Specialist: Israel Garcia
- Email: israel.garcia2@va.gov