Central Texas C-MAC Laryngoscope
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 17, is conducting a Sources Sought for C-MAC Laryngoscope equipment for the Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Medical Center (CTVHCS) in Temple, Texas. This market research aims to identify qualified businesses, especially small businesses, to determine a potential set-aside. Responses are due by April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks the procurement, delivery, installation, setup, testing, training, warranty, and support for C-MAC video laryngoscopy systems. The equipment includes pocket monitors, C-MAC monitors, S-Imagers, single-use laryngoscope blades (Mac Size 3, Mac Size 4, D-Blade), connection cables, portable power components, and a video intubation platform cart. The objective is to replace outdated airway visualization and intubation equipment to enhance patient safety and provider effectiveness at the facility.
Key Requirements
All equipment must be new, fully operational, and compliant with applicable regulatory and technical standards (VA, FDA, ISO, electrical safety). Salient characteristics include high-resolution visualization, rechargeable power options, real-time image display, durable and portable components, single-use blade options for infection control, modular system architecture, and ergonomic controls. On-site technical, patient care, and reprocessing training is required. Contractor personnel must adhere to VA security directives, including a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) if Protected Health Information (PHI) is accessed, and must be fully qualified for equipment installation and repair.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 Employees)
- Set-Aside: To be determined (seeking responses from SDVOSB, VOSB, 8a, WOSB, and other socio-economically disadvantaged small businesses for determination)
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: April 10, 2026
- Anticipated Performance Period: June 23, 2026 – June 22, 2027 (Base Year)
- Place of Performance: Olin E. Teague Medical Center, 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, TX, 76504 - Building 206
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research purposes only to inform a set-aside determination and assess the availability of domestic products and qualified vendors. This is not a solicitation or an obligation by the Government.
Contact Information
- Primary: Stephanie Reeves (stephanie.reeves@va.gov)
- Secondary: Shannon Hodgson (shannon.hodgson@va.gov)