J065--LASER ETCHING INSTRUMENTS
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
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified contractors capable of providing professional laser etching services for reusable surgical instruments at the VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) in Fresno, CA. This market research aims to determine the acquisition strategy for these services. Responses are due by April 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing permanent, machine-readable laser etching services on approximately 15,000 reusable medical instruments, including those made of stainless steel, anodized aluminum, and titanium. Services include applying Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) or facility-approved identification codes, correcting unreadable marks, and performing data verification to support accurate Sterile Processing Services (SPS) instrument tracking. Markings must not compromise instrument integrity, performance, surface finish, or reprocessing compatibility, and must remain legible and machine-readable through normal operating conditions. The period of performance is not to exceed 90 days, with work performed at the VACCHCS SPS department.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 332812 (Metal Coating, Engraving, and Allied Services to Manufacturers)
- Small Business Size Standard: 600 Employees
- Product Service Code (PSC): J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies)
- Set-Aside: None specified (for market research to determine acquisition strategy)
- Response Due: April 23, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT
- Published: April 10, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors must email their responses to Gary.Christensen@va.gov. Submissions must include:
- Company's Socioeconomic Status (e.g., small business, SDVOSB, VOSB), including SBA registration status for SDVOSB/VOSB.
- Company's legal name and Unique Entity ID (SAM).
- Primary point of contact (name, phone, email).
- A Capabilities Statement.
- Description of experience providing professional laser etching services as described in the draft Statement of Work.
- List of similar Government and Commercial projects.
- Details on subcontracting plans, addressing Limitations on Subcontracting per FAR 52.219-14 and 52.219-27.
- GSA Contract Number, if applicable.
- A completed informational pricing table for laser etching services (QTY: 1, UNIT: JOB, PRICE: $ for up to 15,000 instruments). Failure to provide all requested information will result in the response being considered non-responsive.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought announcement only; no solicitation is currently available. All information is preliminary and subject to modification. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Contractors must have a current registration in SAM.gov. Reference RFQ number 36C26126Q0534 on all correspondence.