AMENDMENT 1 36C26026Q0357
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
This is Amendment 1 to solicitation 36C26026Q0357 for the procurement of Electrosurgical Units for the Eugene VA Medical Center in Oregon. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The amendment corrects the solicitation document. Offers are due March 2, 2026, at 8:00 AM PST.
Purpose & Scope
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 20, is seeking qualified sources to provide Electrosurgical Units for the Eugene VA Medical Center. These units are essential for cutting, coagulating, and dissecting tissue during surgical procedures. This solicitation is for "Medtronic or Equal to" items.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
The required Electrosurgical Units must meet specific salient characteristics, including:
- Sealing/fusion cycle time less than 4 seconds.
- Active monitoring of tissue impedance and adjustment of energy output.
- Autobipolar, monobipolar, and bipolar performance capabilities.
- Internal cooling system and color touchscreen.
- Mountable to operating boom systems or usable on a flat surface.
- Minimum 25% operable cycle.
- Hospital-grade 3-prong power connector.
- USB connection for bidirectional communication and adjustable audio up to 65 dBA.
- Ability to save settings and include a footswitch.
- A minimum 1-year warranty is required. Offerors must also provide the place of manufacture.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (RFP/RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Delivery: Required within 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- FOB: Destination.
- Solicitation Issue Date: February 23, 2026.
- Offer Due Date: March 2, 2026, at 8:00 AM PST.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit:
- A completed SF1449 with company details.
- Completed Section B.2 Price/Cost Schedule.
- Completed and signed Section C.5 Limitations on Subcontracting.
- Completed Section E.4 Buy American Certificate.
- Technical specifications for any "equal to" products offered, clearly identifying brand, make, model, and descriptive literature.
- A signed letter of authorization from the manufacturer, as offerors must be authorized providers. Evaluation will prioritize meeting physical, functional, and performance characteristics, and providing manufacturer authorization, over price. Electronic submission of payment requests is mandatory.
Contact Information
Contract Officer: Maureen S Sundstrom (Maureen.Sundstrom@va.gov)