6650 -- Sources Sought -- Replacement Cataract Instruments Sets
Overview
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Place of Performance
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PSC
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), specifically Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 on behalf of the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC) in Shreveport, LA, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice. The purpose is to identify qualified contractors capable of providing Replacement Cataract Instrument Sets. Responses are due by February 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for ten (10) complete, newly manufactured cataract instrument sets for phacoemulsification procedures. Each set must include standard instruments made of surgical-grade stainless steel, compatible with VA-approved sterilization processes, and meet SPS standards. Instruments must be validated for use with modern ophthalmic surgical platforms and phaco systems, with handle ergonomics supporting high-precision microsurgery. Products must be delivered fully assembled, individually packaged for immediate sterilization, and include instructions for use/cleaning. Instrument trays, if provided, must be perforated, autoclavable, and sized for VA sterilization units.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Place of Delivery: Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA
- Period of Performance: 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
- Set-Aside: Small Business Concerns are encouraged to respond.
- Response Due: February 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST
- Published: January 27, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Responses must be submitted via email to tammy.demille@va.gov. Telephone requests or inquiries will not be accepted. Contractors are required to provide specific information including contact details, business size, SAM Unique Entity Identification Number, small business status (e.g., HUBZone, 8A), Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) compliance, Buy American Act compliance, Trade Agreement compliance, descriptive literature, and estimated industry pricing. This information will be used solely for market research by OBVAMC to determine contractor interest, capabilities, qualifications, and estimated industry pricing.
Additional Notes
This is a new requirement as current cataract sets are non-conforming with Sterile Processing Service (SPS) cleaning and reprocessing standards. This notice is for information gathering only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Quotation (RFQ).