6515--LOMA/605_ ESOPHAGOSCOPE INSTRMT SET/ESPPHAGEAL ENT INSTRMNTS
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 the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify qualified sources for Esophageal Instrument Sets and accessories. This is for information and planning purposes only, not a solicitation. The VA is seeking to procure Paul Holinger Style Esophagoscopes and Pillsbury-Jesberg Esophagoscopes or equal. Responses are due by February 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Esophageal Instrument Sets and accessories to be used for transoral surgeries, diagnostic procedures, and specimen collection. Key items include various Holinger Style and Pillsbury-Jesberg Esophagoscopes, light carriers, aspirating tubes, and grasping forceps. The instruments must meet specific salient characteristics, including:
- Integrated Light Carrier with built-in protection.
- Ergonomic barrel and tip for smooth insertion.
- Nearly full lumen view with constant cool illumination and a large fiber bundle.
- Exterior aspiration channel for maximum lumen clearance.
- Oval Fiber Optic Light Carrier for enhanced viewing and instrumentation space.
- Smooth distal tip and a 15mm proximal end for accessory attachment.
- Capability to extract sharp/large objects, visualize the hypopharynx/upper esophageal sphincter, and obtain deep, accurate biopsies.
- Made of high-quality stainless steel, capable of dilation and treatment of strictures.
- Features a hollow metallic tube barrel (33-43cm long) and a multifunctional head with side ports for ventilation and light.
- Must provide high-resolution imaging, advanced lighting, protective integration, and ergonomic design.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage; market research will determine potential VOSB/SDVOSB set-aside per 38 U.S.C. §8127.
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a 1000-employee size standard.
- Response Due: February 23, 2026, 1:00 PM PST
- Published: February 18, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions, including determining potential small business participation (VOSB, SDVOSB, HubZone, 8(a), etc.). This market research will inform whether a future solicitation will be set aside.
Additional Notes
This is solely for information and planning; it is not a solicitation. Submission of pricing and capabilities is encouraged. A solicitation announcement may be published later on SAM or GSA eBuy, and interested parties must respond to that announcement separately. Inquiries must be submitted in writing via email to Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov. Respondents must provide company information, business size, FSS/GSA contract details, manufacturing status, and Buy American Act compliance.