6515--Insufflators

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items, specifically "Big Wheel Stretchers," issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) only.

• Product: Big Wheel Stretchers.

• Salient Characteristics: Must maintain stable pneumoperitoneum under dynamic surgical conditions, allow operation at lower intra-abdominal pressures, demonstrate reductions in warm ischemia time, PACU time, and hospital stay, feature continuous smoke evacuation, and have valve-free access.

• Brand Name or Equal: Offers must demonstrate meeting all salient characteristics. "Equal-to" products require clear, compelling evidence of meeting all requirements.

• New OEM Items: No used, refurbished, remanufactured, or gray market items. Must be new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items.

• Authorized Distributor Letter (ADL): Suppliers must provide an ADL from the manufacturer, signed within the last 90 days, if not the OEM.

• Delivery Location: VA Long Beach Healthcare System.

• Period of Performance/Delivery: All items must be delivered no later than 30 days from the award effective date.

• Submission Method: Electronic via email to Carlo.manuel@va.gov.

• Deadline: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST.

• Subject Line: Reference solicitation number 36C262260407 P00001.

• Evaluation Criteria: The lowest-priced quotation that meets all salient characteristics and is responsive and responsible will be selected.

• Required Documents: Completed Certificate of Compliance (VAAR 852.219-76), Authorized Distributor Letter (if applicable), Offeror Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.212-3 or updated SAM.gov profile).

• Set Aside: Exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• NAICS Code: 339112 with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

• Certification: Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

• This solicitation is an RFQ (Request for Quotation).

• The government may award a contract based on the lowest-priced, acceptable offer meeting all requirements.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment P00001 to the RFQ Solicitation. It indicates that an updated document is attached for full details regarding the changes.

Not specified in the provided text, but it is implied that the solicitation document itself has been updated.

Bidders should refer to the attached updated document for any changes that may affect proposal deadlines, requirements, or evaluation factors.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items, specifically for Big Wheel Stretchers. The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to procure these items.

• Product: Stryker 1115000000E Prime Electric Big Wheel Stretcher (or equal).

• Salient Characteristics: Offerors must demonstrate that their proposed "equal-to" products meet specific functional and physical characteristics, including maintaining stable pneumoperitoneum, operating at lower intra-abdominal pressures, delivering unmatched pressure control, reducing warm ischemia time, enabling continuous smoke evacuation, and featuring valve-free access for smoother instrument passage. Failure to meet these characteristics will result in a non-responsive offer.

• Technical Specifications: Brand Name or Equal per FAR 52.211-6.

• Delivery: All items must be delivered no later than 30 days from the award effective date to the VA Long Beach Healthcare System.

• Solicitation Number: 36C26226Q0407

• Delivery Timeframe: Within 30 days of award.

• Submission Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST.

• Submission Method: Electronically via email to Carlo.manuel@va.gov. Reference solicitation number in the subject line.

• Evaluation Criteria: The award will be made to the lowest-priced quotation that meets all salient characteristics requirements and is both responsive and responsible. Equal-to items must provide clear evidence of meeting all salient characteristics.

• Required Documents: Offerors must include a completed Offeror Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.212-3), a completed and signed Certificate of Compliance (VAAR 852.219-76), and an Authorized Distributor Letter (ADL) from the manufacturer if not the OEM.

• Set-Aside: This solicitation is set aside for all Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• NAICS Code: 339112 with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

• SDVOSB Requirements: Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database and comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and SBA regulations regarding subcontracting limitations.

• The solicitation is for commercial items.

• Offerors must provide an Authorized Distributor Letter (ADL) if they are not the OEM.

• No gray market or counterfeit items are permitted.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for Insufflators. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, is procuring these items.

• The specific product service code is 6515.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112.

• The contracting office is located at 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 600, Long Beach CA 90815.

• The place of performance is the VA Long Beach Healthcare System, 5901 E. 7th St, Long Beach CA 90822.

• The response date is February 27, 2026, at 9:00 am Pacific Time, Los Angeles, USA.

• The contracting office zip code is 90815.

• This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC).

• The solicitation number is 36C26226Q0407.

• The agency's URL is http://www.va.gov.

• The point of contact for this solicitation is Carlo.manuel@va.gov.