6515--ENT Surgical Instrumentation
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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), Lebanon VA Medical Center, is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing new ENT surgical instrument sets. This Sources Sought notice aims to identify alternative manufacturers and determine the feasibility of small business set-asides for the procurement. Responses are due by February 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The VA requires state-of-the-art instrumentation to equip its ENT department, specifically to support new staff and ensure adequate backup sets are available to meet sterilization policies. The requirement includes:
- Adult Laryngoscopy Sets: Laryngoscopes, light carriers, suction tubes, and various cutting/alligator forceps.
- Micro Laryngoscopy Sets: Specialized phonosurgery instruments including delicate knives, hooks, elevators, and micro-forceps.
- FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery) Sets: Sickle knives, elevators, curettes, suction tubes, and various punches/forceps.
Technical Requirement: All instruments requiring light or power must be fully compatible with the facility's existing Olympus towers. While Karl Storz part numbers are provided in the documentation, they are for reference of salient characteristics only; equivalent solutions are encouraged.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (Market Research stage)
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Medical and Surgical Instrument Manufacturing)
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, at 7:00 AM ET
- Published: February 11, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit a capability statement via email to jefferson.mann@va.gov. Submissions must include:
- Company details (Name, UEI, Business Size/Classification).
- Brand name, country of origin, and manufacturer part numbers for all proposed tools.
- Confirmation of compliance with the Nonmanufacturer Rule (13 CFR 121.406(b)) for small business distributors.
- Feedback on the Statement of Need (SON) or salient characteristics.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation for bids. The VA will not reimburse costs for responding. Responses consisting only of generic marketing materials without specific part numbers may not be considered.