Covera Vascular Covered Stent and the Fluency Plus Endovascular Stent Graft
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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) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for Covera Vascular Covered Stent and Fluency Plus Endovascular Stent Graft for the Saint Louis Veteran Affairs Medical Center (STLVAMC). This is for the Interventional Radiology Department. Responses are due February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The VA requires a supply source for Covera Vascular Covered Stent and Fluency Plus Endovascular Stent Graft, indicated for hemodialysis patients with stenoses in their arteriovenous (AV) fistula or synthetic AV graft. The objective is to ensure product availability and consistency, obtain volume-based pricing, and ensure user uniformity. The potential agreement would be a firm-fixed-priced consignment agreement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Potential Agreement Duration: Base period of one year with four one-year option periods.
- Potential Agreement Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Consignment Agreement. Items provided at no expense until used.
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Small Business Size Standard: 500 employees
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM CENTRAL TIME.
- Published: February 10, 2026.
- Place of Performance: St. Louis VAMC John Cochran Division, Saint Louis, MO.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Interested parties should submit information to assist the VA in identifying potential sources. Responses will inform future acquisition strategies.
Additional Notes
The document details extensive terms and conditions for a potential consignment agreement, including delivery, inventory management, product sterilization, defective products, technology refresh, on-site personnel, and contractor/government liability.