6515--NX EQ Hand Drills Foot Care (VA-26-00041528)
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), through its Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) and Veterans Health Administration (VHA), is conducting market research via a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified sources for Hand Drills, Foot Care. The VA intends to award a Brand Name or Equal (BNOE) single award Requirements contract for VA medical centers nationwide. Responses are due by February 19, 2026, at 4:59 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks manufacturers of Hand Drills, Foot Care, which are handheld electric instruments designed for foot care procedures, including debriding callouses, shaping toenails, and potentially featuring irrigation/vacuum suction. Vendors must be capable of delivering products to VA facilities across the United States. The RFI lists specific Contract Line Items (CLINs) and Medicool brand products as examples, but vendors may propose equal products that meet defined Salient Characteristics (SCs). Key SCs include drill speed (≥30,000 rpm), variable speed control, foot control capability, filter utilization, integrated vacuum, ability to use 3/32" (2.35mm) burs, brushless motor, integrated spray handpiece, and integrated water reservoir, depending on the CLIN.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Single award Requirements contract (Brand Name or Equal)
- Period of Performance: One 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods.
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, 4:59 PM ET
- Published Date: February 5, 2026
Eligibility & Submission Requirements
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), Size Standard: 800 employees.
- SAM Registration: All interested offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with the appropriate NAICS code.
- SDVOSB/VOSB: Must be verified in the SBA VetCert database at the time of proposal submission.
- Submission Content: Vendors must provide descriptive literature demonstrating how their products meet or exceed SCs, including a completed SCs Chart mapping compliance to specific pages. Responses must also address annual service plans (coverage, provider), company information (full name, address, UEI/CAGE, business size, manufacturer/distributor status, country of origin), ability to provide uninterrupted national supply, and an Authorized Distributor Letter (if applicable). A Capabilities Statement is optional but encouraged if it directly addresses RFI questions.
Evaluation
Responses will be evaluated based on design features (lightweight handpiece, burr holder, lights), performance (motor operation), safety (filtration, HEPA preferred), and quality/construction/training (warranty, service maintenance). Offers without a complete SCs chart will not be considered.
Additional Notes
This is a notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract. The Government will not pay for information submitted in response to this RFI.