6515--Ultra-Rugged Micro Scanners
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 22, has issued a Sources Sought notice for Ultra-Rugged Micro Scanners. This is a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential qualified sources and their capabilities to provide specific "Zebra Micro-Scanners" and related equipment for the VA Tucson Healthcare System in Tucson, Arizona. Responses are due by June 12, 2026, at 10 AM Central Time.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only; it is not a solicitation. The VA seeks information to inform future acquisition decisions. The requirement is for brand-name "Zebra Micro-Scanners" and associated components, including:
- Corded DS3600-DP, DS3608/DS3608-DP20003VZWW (Quantity: 9)
- Standard cradle DS3600-DP, DS3678-DP/DS3678-DP3U42A2S1W (Quantity: 6)
- Power device/23844-00-00R (Quantity: 6)
- Shipping (Quantity: 1)
Salient characteristics for the scanners include compatibility with Censitrac (instrument scanning system) and All-in-One systems for Censitrac, waterproof design, barcode code type, and USB communication protocol.
Submission Requirements
Interested and capable companies should provide a comprehensive response addressing:
- A capabilities statement detailing ability to meet draft salient characteristics, with explanations for any unmet requirements.
- Feedback or suggestions on the draft salient characteristics.
- Business size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, Large Business) and confirmation of small business status under NAICS 339112.
- Indication of whether the company is a manufacturer, authorized distributor, or can provide a solution.
- Compliance with Limitations on Subcontracting (13 CFR § 125.6) and the Non-Manufacturer Rule (if applicable).
- Confirmation if items are Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and conformity with the Buy American Act (or country of origin).
- Lead time for delivery and FDA clearance details (if needed).
- Details of any existing Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP, or other Federal Government contracts where these items are available.
- General pricing of products/solutions (encouraged for market research).
- SAM.gov Unique Entity ID number.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research)
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, 10 AM Central Time, Chicago, USA
- Published: June 10, 2026
Additional Notes
Responses must be submitted via email to ervin.hawkins@va.gov. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation or add respondents to a prospective bidders list.