6515--THYROID UPTAKE EQUIPMENT
Overview
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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) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified firms for the supply, installation, configuration, validation, and ongoing technical support and maintenance of thyroid uptake equipment at the Tucson VA Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. This RFI specifically targets Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) to determine potential set-aside opportunities. Responses are due by April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be required to supply, install, configure, and validate thyroid uptake equipment, along with providing ongoing technical support and maintenance services. The equipment must meet specific salient characteristics, including a well counter with wipe test function, a 20-inch all-in-one touchscreen, an inkjet printer, a stand, and a 1024 channel MCS. All necessary resources to accomplish the deliverables outlined in the DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) must be provided.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS Code: 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Product Service Code: 6515 - Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
- Place of Performance: Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, Tucson, Arizona
- Response Due: Friday, April 3, 2026, at 03:00 PM PST
- Published: March 27, 2026
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine potential set-aside for Small Businesses, SDVOSB, and VOSB.
Submission Requirements
Interested and capable contractors must submit responses via email only to thecontractingofficer@va.gov. Required information includes:
- Company details (name, address, POC, phone, email)
- Contractor's Unique Entity ID (SAM) number
- Type of small business (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUB-Zone, WOSB, SDB, Small Business)
- Statement on small business status under NAICS 339112
- Product name and manufacturer details of the proposed thyroid uptake equipment
- Information on existing federal contracts for similar services/products
- Estimated installation, configuration, and validation time
- General pricing for market research purposes
- A detailed capability statement with specific reference contracts demonstrating experience in providing thyroid uptake equipment and the required services. General statements are not acceptable.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a binding contract. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Failure to submit all requested information may be viewed as a lack of ability and could impact the government's determination regarding a set-aside procurement.