CABG Suture Packs
Overview
Buyer
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), Network Contracting Office 02, has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for CABG Suture Packs. This unrestricted acquisition seeks new, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) suture packs for the VHAWNYHS Buffalo Surgical Department. Quotes are due by March 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Purpose and Scope
This RFQ aims to procure three (3) cases of specialized CABG Suture Packs for open-heart cardiac surgeries at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. The objective is to streamline surgical procedures by reducing the need for individual sutures and managing inventory more efficiently. The required suture packs must contain specific items, including various fasteners, labels, suture sleeves, and sutures such as ETHIBOND, PROLENE, MONOCRYL, VICRYL, and SILK.
Key Requirements
All proposed items must be new, OEM products; no used, refurbished, remanufactured, gray market, or counterfeit supplies will be accepted. Vendors must be authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers of the proposed equipment, with verification from the OEM. A 3-year (36-month) warranty covering parts and labor, free from defects, is required. Offerors must provide sufficient technical documentation, such as product literature and specifications, for evaluation.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Delivery: FOB Destination to the Warehouse, Buffalo VA Medical Center, 3495 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted Acquisition
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with an 800-employee size standard.
- Payment: Via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) through SAM.gov. Invoices are to be submitted electronically 30 days after accepted delivery.
Submission and Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to latriece.bruce@va.gov. Late submissions will not be accepted.
- Eligibility: Vendors must be registered with SAM.gov, and quotes must include SAM UEI numbers. Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 30 calendar days.
- Evaluation Factors:
- Technical Specifications: Conformance to the Statement of Work (SOW).
- Price: Total of all line item prices.
- Delivery Schedule: Total days proposed for full delivery.
- Past Performance: Assessment of risk based on previous performance, including CPARS and customer surveys.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact LaTriece Bruce, Contract Specialist, at latriece.bruce@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.