6515--Leica ARveo 8x and Leica M530 OHX Microscopes 36C261-26-AP-2840 VA Palo Alto HCS
Overview
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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), specifically Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify potential vendors capable of providing Leica Arveo 8 Digital Visualization Microscopes for Neurosurgery and Leica M530 OHX Premium Optical Surgical Microscopes, or equal products, for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Responses are due by March 25, 2026, at 15:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the provision of advanced surgical microscopes. Key salient characteristics for these 'brand name or equal' products include:
- Compatibility: Must integrate with existing Operating Room (OR) infrastructure, image-guided surgery (IGS)/navigation systems, and standard sterile draping.
- Configuration: Floor stand-mounted with sufficient overhead reach and working distance.
- Safety & Standards: Compliance with IEC electrical safety standards and VA biomedical engineering standards.
- Visualization: High-resolution optical visualization, adjustable magnification, appropriate illumination, and fluorescence imaging capabilities (for tumor/vascular visualization).
- Documentation: Digital imaging for documentation purposes.
- Application: Suitable for neurosurgical cranial and spine procedures, as well as advanced ENT/head and neck procedures.
Detailed technical specifications for the Leica ARveo 8x 3D Digital Microscope, including electrical and optical data, features, options, and ambient conditions, are available in the 'Tech Specs Leica Microscopes.pdf' document.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (This is not a solicitation).
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a Small Business size standard of 1,000 employees.
- Response Due: March 25, 2026, 15:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
- Published: March 11, 2026.
Eligibility & Submission
This market research is open to Large Businesses, Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), and other small businesses. Interested and capable firms should submit the following information via email to Mohammed.Hussain2@va.gov:
- Company Name
- Point of Contact Name, phone number, and email address
- SAMs Unique Entity ID Number
- Socio-economic status (SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, etc.). SDVOSB/VOSB status and NAICS will be verified using SBA's VIP database.
- Capability statement(s)
- Authorized Distributor Memo on Manufacturer's letterhead
- Indication of any Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), National Acquisition Center (NAC), or Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) contracts held for these products.
- Any other relevant information.
Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and, if applicable, verified in SBA's Small Business Search (SBS) database for SDVOSB/VOSB status, ensuring their registration reflects NAICS code 339112.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not compensate offerors for providing information and reserves the right to cancel this requirement at its discretion.