J065--ConMed Insufflators Equipment Maintenance Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 (NCO) 17, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified firms capable of providing ConMed Insufflators Equipment Maintenance Services. This market research is for equipment located at the Dallas VA Medical Center, TX. Responses are due by February 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for full-service maintenance of four specific ConMed AirSeal IFS insufflators (models and serial numbers provided in the SOW). Services include:
- Repairs, equipment maintenance, hardware/software support, remote support, parts, loaners, and shipping.
- All services must adhere to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications.
- The contractor will assume responsibility for the equipment's current state upon award and perform necessary repairs.
- A maximum response time of two business days is required for all inquiries, including onsite and phone support.
- Contractor personnel must comply with hospital PPE requirements and check in/out with the biomedical engineering department.
- Any mobile media devices used on the system must be virus scanned.
- A service report detailing work performed, parts replaced, and relevant contract information is required after each service call.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Special Notice (for market research)
- Period of Performance: A base year from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with up to four additional option years, extending through April 30, 2031.
- Hours of Performance: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST, with prior approval needed for work outside these hours.
- Place of Performance: Dallas VA Medical Center, 4500 S Lancaster Rd., Dallas, TX 75216.
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
- Published: February 20, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms should respond to the point of contact, Erika N. Taylor (Erika.Taylor@va.gov), before the closing date. Responses must include the company name, and a capabilities statement is encouraged if readily available.
Important Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not a formal request for quote or proposals. No formal solicitation document exists at this time, and the government is not committed to any award from this notice. No contract will be awarded based on responses to this Sources Sought.