6515--LOMA/605_ ESOPHAGOSCOPE INSTRMT SET
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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), specifically the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought to identify potential qualified sources for Esophageal Instrument Sets and accessories. This is for information and planning purposes only, not a solicitation. Responses will inform future acquisition decisions. Responses are due March 6, 2026, by 9:00 am PST.
Scope of Requirement
The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System requires Esophageal Instrument Sets and accessories for transoral surgeries, diagnostic procedures, and specimen collection. The requirement is for brand name or equal to Pilling Esophagoscopes and accessories. Key items include various Esophagoscopes, Light Carriers, Aspirating Tubes, Graspers, and Forceps. Salient characteristics include integrated light carriers, ergonomic design, full lumen view, large fiber bundles, aspiration channels, oval fiber optic light carriers, smooth distal tips, 15mm proximal ends, capability for extracting objects, visualizing difficult areas, obtaining biopsies, dilation, and treatment of strictures. All instruments must be reusable, autoclavable, and made of high medical/surgical grade stainless steel.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought
- NAICS Code: 334510 (Size Standard: 1250 employees)
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Place of Performance: VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357-1000
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 9:00 am PST Local Time
- Published: March 4, 2026
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This RFI is for market research. The VA will consider setting aside a future solicitation for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) if two or more certified firms are identified through this market research. Respondents are asked to indicate their business size and certifications (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HubZone, Woman Owned, VOSB, SDVOSB, Large Business).
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must complete the provided information, including company details, contact information, DUNS, business size, FSS/GSA contract holder status, manufacturing capabilities, and Buy American Act information. Inquiries must be submitted in writing via email to Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation and does not guarantee a future procurement. Responses will be used solely for determining acquisition strategy. Amendment 0002 attached previously omitted RFI documents; all applicable sections must be reviewed and completed.