J065--LASER ETCHING INSTRUMENTS
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 21 (NCO 21), has issued a Sources Sought announcement to identify qualified contractors capable of providing professional laser etching services for reusable surgical instruments. This market research is for the VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) in Fresno, CA, and aims to determine the acquisition strategy for a future requirement. 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 surgical instruments, including those made of stainless steel, anodized aluminum, and titanium. Services include applying Unique Device Identifier (UDI) compliant marks 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, or reprocessing compatibility, and must remain visually legible and machine-readable through normal operating conditions. The period of performance is not to exceed 90 days, with work performed at the SPS at VACCHCS, Fresno, CA, during standard business hours.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- NAICS Code: 332812 (Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers)
- Small Business Size Standard: 600 Employees
- Product Service Code: J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies)
- Response Due: April 23, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT
- Published Date: April 22, 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, large business, SDVOSB, VOSB). If SDVOSB/VOSB, state SBA registration status.
- Company's legal name and Unique Entity ID (SAM).
- Primary point of contact (full name, phone number, e-mail address).
- A Capabilities Statement.
- Description of experience in 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 FAR 52.219-14 and 52.219-27 (Limitations on Subcontracting).
- GSA Contract Number, if applicable.
- A completed informational pricing table for laser etching and UDI marking services for 1 JOB of up to 15,000 instruments. Failure to provide all requested information will result in a non-responsive submission.
Eligibility & Notes
This is a market research announcement only; no solicitation is currently available, and no contract will be awarded directly from this notice. The information gathered will inform the government's acquisition strategy, which may include set-asides. Contractors must have a current registration in SAM.gov. Reference RFQ number 36C26126Q0534 on all correspondence.