6515--V.A.C. ULTA THERAPY UNIT (Brand Name Only)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of a V.A.C. Ulta Therapy Unit, a negative pressure wound therapy device. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires this unit to replace an existing unit that has reached the end of its lifecycle, aiming to optimize patient care and safety. The acquisition is for the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI.

• One (1) V.A.C. Ulta Therapy Unit (Brand Name Only).

• Delivery to William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI.

• On-site training for staff upon delivery and installation/set-up.

• Demonstration that the system works as designed before, during, and after training.

• The unit must be compatible with existing hospital equipment and disposables.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Delivery, set-up, and installation within 30-45 days after award. Staff training within 15 days of install/acceptance.

• Principal NAICS Code: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing.

• Product/Service Code: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.

• Offers must be submitted electronically to waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov.

• Include "36C25226Q0184 V.A.C." in the subject line.

• Award will be made to the quoter representing the lowest-price, technically-acceptable (LPTA) quote.

• Offer Due Date: October 20, 2026, 15:00 CST.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business (Brand Name Only).

• The government has determined that a small business set-aside is appropriate based on market research.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

• Invoices shall be submitted electronically via the Tungsten Network.

• No C&A or MOU/ISA is required for this requirement.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

The VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center intends to solicit for a V.A.C. Ulta Therapy Unit (Brand Name Only) for the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. This procurement is being conducted under FAR Parts 12, 13, and 19.

• The primary deliverable is one (1) V.A.C. Ulta Therapy Unit.

• Product ID: CAPULTDEV01/US.S

• Material/Description: V.A.C. ULTA THERAPY UNIT

• Quantity: 1.00

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price.

• The Request for Quote (RFQ) document (36C25226Q0184) will be posted on or around Monday, February 2, 2026.

• Offers are due no later than Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time, Chicago, USA.

• This solicitation is a Small Business set-aside.

• The corresponding NAICS Code is 339112.

• The contracting office ZIP code is 53214-1476.

• The Place of Performance is William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, 2500 Overlook Terrace, Madison, WI 53705-2286, USA.

• The Point of Contact is Waymon McNeal, Contract Specialist, at waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is a Sources Sought announcement, not a Request for Quote (RFQ). The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Great Lakes Acquisition Center (NCO 12), is conducting market research to identify potential sources for a Brand Name Only V.A.C. ULTA THERAPY UNIT. The intended place of performance is the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI.

• Product: V.A.C. ULTA THERAPY UNIT (Brand Name Only)
• Product ID: CAPULTDEV01/US.S
• Quantity: 1.00

Interested firms must submit the following information in writing:

• Company name and address
• Point of contact (name, title, phone, email)
• FSS / SEWP Contract number (if applicable)
• UIE number
• Tax ID number
• Business category (SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business, or Other Than Small Business)
• Capability statement demonstrating ability to provide the requirement
• Documentation from the manufacturer proving authorization as a distributor

Responses are due no later than January 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time.

This market research aims to determine the availability of qualified:

• Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

• Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)

• Small or emerging small business firms

• Other Than Small business firms

• The NAICS Code is 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1000 employees.

• Firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and have completed electronic annual representations and certifications.

• Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted.

• Reference Solicitation Number 36C25226Q0184 on all correspondence.